Chace Harrison, Eleven years old (pictured), died Sunday afternoon
The sixth child’s teammates, who were killed when a gust of wind sent a jumping castle 10m into the air, left baskets at their houses as a touching tribute.
On Sunday afternoon, Chace Harrison’s family made the heartbreaking decision to turn off his life support at Royal Hobart Hospital – three days after the devastating accident at Hillcrest Primary School in Devonport.
He was a talented athlete and had a bright future, according to tributes posted by sports organizations hours after Darren Hine, Tasmanian police commissioner, announced his tragic death.
“Thinking about the Harrison Families and Friends, and the Devonport Warriors Basketball Club Tonight,’ one woman wrote. She also included a photograph of a basket and candle that she had placed in front of her home to the child.
Basketball Tasmania shared a warm Facebook post to share the news that Chace was chosen for the BTAS Future Development Program. It is a competitive program that identifies talented players and trains them.
Chace’s teammates in basketball left flowers and candles at their homes as a tribute to Chace.
Basketball Tasmania reported that the state’s 11-year-old selected was for its elite future development program
The post stated that a member of the family had died.
‘Chace was a loved Devonport Warriors player and also a past athlete in BTAS Future Development Program.
“Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the Harrison Family and all those who were affected by this tragic incident.”
Penguin Basketball Association has also written a blog post about their ‘fellow basketballer’.
The post stated that it was a difficult week in Tasmania.
“We all feel the anguish and pain caused by the terrible events at Hillcrest Primary.”
‘Today saw the passing of Chace Harrison…a fellow baller. We send our deepest sympathy to Chace’s loved ones and his Devonport Warriors basketball family.’
Tasmanians came to Hillcrest Primary School to show their support (pictured).
On Sunday, Chace Harrison died. Basketball clubs in Tasmania paid their respects on Facebook.
One woman stated, “We all possess Chace in our hearts.”
Devonport Christian School described the boy as a “future champion” in an obituary. He was already enrolled at school for next year.
“It is with the deepest sorrow that we mourn Chace Harrison’s passing. The last days in Devonport have been very difficult. Now, it’s even more so, because we are losing one of our future champions.
“Chace DCS is looking forward to your enrollment as a student in the next academic year. We consider you a part of our community. DCS has many friends that you will always remember.
Commenters recall a woman meeting an 11-year-old girl at orientation.
Chase Harrison (pictured bottom right) passed away in hospital Sunday. His death follows those of Zane Mellor, Peter Dodt, Addison Stewart, Jye Sheehan, and Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones (pictured left to right, top to bottom)
“I was speaking to Chace during orientation, and he was at the office waiting for his mom and sister to get back to me,” she stated.
“He was so happy and excited, I was thrilled to hear that they would be joining the DCS family. Their loss breaks my heart.
Police released Friday the names of five Year 6 and 5 students who died in the catastrophe on Friday – Jalailah Jayne Jones, Peter Dodt and Jye Sheehan – all ages 12, and Addison Stewart.
Royal Hobart Hospital has two children in critical condition. Beau Medcraft, 12, was released Friday and will be able to return home.
Residents of Devonport flocked to school gates in droves to pay respects to six children who had died.
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein stated on Sunday that Chace’s family is traumatized, but he agreed to let authorities release his name.
He stated that they have an office there to assist them in their traumatic situations.
A state leader explained that there were over 40 year 5/6 children present at Thursday’s graduation ceremony.
He stated that he understood the difficulties involved, and that he wanted to provide all children affected with the best possible services.
A handwritten note was left on the bouquets, which said: “In loving memory these precious children who are not longer with us …'” (pictured).
“We need to handle it with care, and NSW Police has offered to help us.”
Near the scene of the accident, hundreds of flowers are lined up on a hill. There is also soft toys and written tributes.
One side of the footpath was transformed into a memorial to the lost students.
While the investigation into this accident continues, the education department of the state has now banned state schools from jumping castles.
Tasmania’s Education Department has confirmed that they will ‘put an end to the use of jumping- castle-style equipment’ until the findings of their investigation are available.