Generous locals raise more than $17k to help family of fatal crash victim with funeral costs
GENEROUS locals are banding together to help fund the cost of a funeral for Darwin electrician Sean Cassidy after the 30-year-old died in a horrific car crash in Girraween.
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GENEROUS locals are banding together to help fund the cost of a funeral for Darwin electrician Sean Cassidy after the 30-year-old died in a horrific car crash in Girraween.
Family friend Ryan Hipps started a GoFundMe campaign after Sean’s tragic death on Sunday, to assist his parents with funeral expenses.
The campaign originally had a target of raising $2000, but there has since been an outpouring of support for the memorial fund, with donations now well over $17,000.
Mr Cassidy was behind the wheel of a white Toyota LandCruiser utility when it rolled on Power Road, Girraween, just after 2.30am.
Police said he died at the scene after being ejected from the car.
Investigations into the circumstances around the crash are still ongoing.
Mr Cassidy posted a caring message to show support for his mates just a week before his untimely death.
“Phone is always on, door is open, fridge is full, and coffee can easily be brewed,” Mr Cassidy wrote on his Facebook page. “I’m doing a brother check-in. Especially this time of year. Showing support for one another.
“I need eight men to post, not share, this message to show you are always there if someone needs to talk.”
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Mr Cassidy worked as an electrician for BSA.
He was also heavily involved in the local horse racing scene, and was a part-owner in the Garry Lefoe-trained Mr Boomjangles.
The five-year-old gelding won his last race at Fannie Bay on October 17, which Mr Cassidy was on course to witness.
“Have a listen to the 1.25 mark … she’s no Moonee Valley on Cox Plate day, but I reckon five blokes erupted the grass straight,” Mr Cassidy wrote on his Facebook page.
“No one in the country has celebrated a benchmark 64 race like that!”
Tributes have poured in for Mr Cassidy since his tragic death.
Renee Brant wrote: “Absolutely devastating … RIP you were a real gentleman and a pleasure to meet.”
Jade Harrison said Mr Cassidy was one of her clients.
“Condolences to his family … lovely man,” she wrote.
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Kerry Jenkins added: “Lots of love to his family and friends. A very loveable young man taken too soon.”
Elvin Manes wrote: “Condolences to his family. You should all be proud of the decent and gentle young man he was.
“Such a tragedy to lose him so young.”
“So sad, he was a lovely guy, condolences to his family,” Sarah Bate wrote.
Aaron Power wrote: “Rest easy mate. you will be missed Seano!”
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