Edinburgh RAAF crash victim Atem Kuany remembered by friend in social media video

A close mate of the teenager killed in the Edinburgh RAAF crash has remembered him laughing and dancing with friends, in a tribute video posted to social media.

A close friend of the boy killed in a horrific crash at the RAAF base on Tuesday night has shared a video of his fondest memories.

Ebenezer Ellie took to Instagram on Wednesday night to share his heartache after his Trinity College friend Atem Kuany, 17, was killed when the car he was a passenger in crashed at the military facility on Andrews Rd, in the northern suburbs.

The tribute video starts with his Dad expressing his love and sorrow to the media, before several photos and videos of happier times.

In the short clip – which Wiz Khalifa’s hit song ‘See You Again’ can be heard playing – Atem can be seen laughing on school trips, dancing with friends and boxing a punching bag.

The video was accompanied with a message from Ebenezer, which expressed his grief.

“Hurts too much to even say something. LLA,” it read.

Another friend commented extending his condolences.

“I feel blessed to have known him, and exchange smiles and laughter. I can’t believe this. Rip Atem,” he wrote.

“Fly high beautiful boy,” another wrote.

Friends have started paying tribute to Atem Kuang online. Picture: Instagram

Several friends gathered at the scene of the crash to lay tributes and pay their respects on Wednesday afternoon.

“AK” was written in the grass with LED candles while a plate in the middle was adorned with the words ‘Long live Atem’.

One message left at the scene read “Thank you for everything. You deserved better.”

The Advertiser understands several white balloons were also released at the scene by friends.

Atem was just months away from completing his year 12 studies.

“When I called the school this morning, many students were away from the class,” his father Elijah Kuany said on Wednesday.

17-year old Atem Kuany of Craigmore, who was killed in tragic accident at the Edinburgh RAAF base. Picture: Supplied

Family members gather outside Atem Kuany’s home with his father Elijah (front). Picture: Roy VanDerVegt

Mr Kuany said he was a talented basketballer, footballer and soccer player.

“He played basketball and football at the college,” he said.

“He used to play soccer for Salisbury, he just loved sports.”

Nick Hately, headmaster of Trinity College, Gawler also paid tribute to the “valued member of our community”, whose death had left everyone “devastated”.

He said the school’s thoughts and prayers were with his parents, siblings, family and friends, who “are an integral part of our college”.

“Atem was a charismatic and popular student,” he said.

“Teachers describe him as a gifted writer with big plans for running his own business in the future.

“He embraced opportunities enthusiastically in our football and basketball teams and was known by many.

“This sad and tragic event is the nightmare of every parent. Our prayers go out to all, and especially to those providing support.”