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| Cassius Turvey |
Numerous Australians have gathered in Cassius Turvey's honour across the nation after he was allegedly attacked on his way home from school. Cassius Turvey was an Indigenous adolescent.
To commemorate the 15-year-old boy's passing, more than 40 gatherings took place in towns and cities throughout Australia on Wednesday night.
10 days after being attacked as he walked home in Perth's northeastern suburbs, Cassius passed away on October 23.
Master Cassius was allegedly struck with a metal rod by a guy, 21, who has been charged with murder by the police.
The suspected attacker allegedly hurled racist epithets at Master Cassius' companions before emerging from a car with a weapon, according to the friends.
Master Cassius' mother, Mechelle, spoke to the gathering during the vigil in the heart of Perth. She expressed her sorrow and thanked the nation for its support.
“The love, the generosity, the kindness, and the outpouring of tributes across the nation has been so appreciated,” she stated. “I am angry, Cassius’ friends and family are angry, but I don’t want any form of violence at any of these rallies in the name of my child. Violence breeds violence. I want calm and peace.’’
Western Australia Police have said they are investigating whether the attack was racially motivated.
Mervyn Eades, an indigenous leader, said Master Cassius’s death had resonated across the country.
“It is a national movement because it’s a child, and we all have children. It hurts, as a community, it hurts,’’ he told News Corp Australia. “We all have children. We all understand what the family and friends are feeling.’’
(Xinhua/NAN)