Ash Gordon remembered as ‘compassionate’ doctor
Young doctor, Ash Gordon, who was allegedly murdered after a botched home invasion has been remembered as a “compassionate” man who filled the world with “genuine goodness”.
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A young Doncaster doctor who was stabbed to death after a botched home invasion has been remembered as a “bloody good man”.
Well over 500 mourners, including family and loved ones, poured into Kernot Hall in Morwell on Thursday to celebrate the life of Ash Gordon.
The 33-year-old GP was brutally stabbed to death early on January 13 after confronting a group of knife-wielding intruders at his Doncaster home.
The thieves made off with shoes and a laptop before Dr Gordon chased them away from his Sargent St house in his car.
A confrontation unfolded nearby on Eildon St, where an assailant stabbed Dr Gordon repeatedly, leaving him to die near his car.
Celebrant Elisha Dowsett opened the funeral by encouraging mourners to “leave the anger” and focus on remembering Dr Gordon’s celebrated life.
“This man in his 33 years played a significant role in the lives of so many, through family, friends, the local community, his studies and work,” she said.
“He warmed the hearts of anyone lucky enough to cross paths with him.
“He was a strong, compassionate, funny, driven, determined and cheeky man. He filled this dark and unpredictable world with genuine goodness.”
Ms Dowsett said “there needs to be justice” and that “none of this is fair”.
Dr Gordon’s older sister Natalie Gordon said she will “never get over his death”.
“He was a huge part of our lives. He always encouraged me to take risks because he would say, ‘if you don’t, you’ll wonder what if’,” she said.
“This isn’t goodbye little brother, this is see you soon.”
Sister Tammy Gordon said she “cannot express” how proud she is to call Dr Gordon her brother.
“Losing a sibling is losing the person you can truly be yourself with,” she said.
Godfather Jason Kennedy said Dr Gordon was “filled with determination and kindness”.
“I stand before you as a shattered man, a heartbroken godfather,” he said.
Mr Kennedy said he was a “respected Melbourne doctor” who had “unwavering belief in himself”.
“He was a dreamer who never gave up. He touched the lives of countless patients.”
Tears flowed as dozens of photos from Dr Gordon’s childhood, school and work life were played on screen to Coldplay’s emotion-filled song The Scientist.
Friends, family and work colleagues formed a guard of honour outside, where Dr Gordon’s coffin was given a police escort to Yallourn Cemetery.
Dr Gordon’s best mate Tristen Standing kissed the coffin as he farewelled the 33-year-old after delivering a powerful tribute moments earlier.
While his brave family wept as they drove behind the hearse, mourners gave their fallen mate and colleague a standing ovation as they said goodbye.
Homicide squad detectives arrested the two boys, both aged 16, earlier this month.
The pair were each charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft.
The Herald Sun previously revealed that one teen was on bail at the time of Dr Gordon’s death.
Premier Jacinta Allan now faces pressure to dump an overhaul of the youth justice system including plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
Under current plans, the government has committed to raising the age a child can be arrested, charged or jailed from 10 to 12 by the end of this year.
The age will be raised again to 14 by 2027 with the exception of some crimes, including homicides.
The latest crime data shows that in Victoria in 2023, there were more than 4100 aggravated burglaries while occupants of the home were present — a spike from the 3234 the year before.
Last year, there were a total 85 reported home invasions across the state, jumping from 60 in 2022 and just 30 in 2018.
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