Tributes flow for beloved footy player Jack Beasley after fatal stabbing
The keen footy player had just graduated Year 12 when he was fatally stabbed in a busy Gold Coast street.
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PARKWOOD teen Jack Beasley, 17, should have been celebrating his Year 12 results today and looking forward to the future, but instead his family are left with the grim job of planning his funeral.
The teen died after being stabbed in the chest outside an IGA supermarket in Surfers Paradise on Friday night.
Police were called to the horrific scene on Surfers Paradise Blvd just after 8pm.
The popular teen had just graduated from Pacific Pines State High School.
A keen rugby league player, Jack had played for the Helensvale Hornets from age five, all the way up to under 18s this year.
It was a family passion, with his mum taking up the role of treasurer for the club.
Club officials paid tribute to the youngster today.
“He was a fantastic kid loved by all that knew him. We are absolutely devastated and lost for words,” they said in a statement.
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Friends have taken to social media to express their grief.
“Gone way to soon my brutha … it feels like yesterday we were roaming the streets getting up to nothing but trouble together,” one mate posted.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to ur family cant believe it my bra fly high & rest easy my brother ill see you soon.
“Love you xo Jack Beasley.”
Another friend wrote: “Jack Beasley I love you my man! Will love you forever, I’m in disbelief, look over your parents and brother. Rest easy my brother, as cheeky as you were, your heart was always real! Wish I was there to save you. I love you! Alofa atu Oe ma lou aiga.”
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“Rest in Peace Jack Beasley … you deserved better,” wrote another friend.
A Go Fund Me page for the Beasley family had already raised more than $4000 this morning.
Police have launched a homicide investigation after the fatal stabbing.
They say the fight broke out between two groups around 8.10pm, and some of those involved fled the scene.
It is believed up to 12 youths were involved in the fight.
Police have spoken to some of those involved but are urging anyone else who was at the scene to get in contact with them.
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