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7NEWS
3 days ago
- 7NEWS
Australian FIFO worker Byron Haddow, 23, dies suddenly on Bali holiday
A beloved Australian mining worker has died while on holiday in Indonesia, sparking an outpouring of tributes online. Byron Haddow, a 23-year-old FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast, passed away in Bali on Monday morning during an overseas trip. His parents, Robert and Chantal Haddow, said they received the heartbreaking news on Tuesday and were still coming to terms with the tragedy. They expressed their gratitude for the messages of support but asked for more time to process their grief. 'At this time Chantal, myself, and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm,' the grieving dad wrote on social media. A GoFundMe page has since been set up to help bring Haddow home. 'A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' the fundraiser reads. 'As many of you know, he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time.' Heartfelt tributes have flooded social media, with friends remembering Haddow's big heart and sense of humour. 'Rest in peace, my brother from another mother. You've been taken too soon,' one friend wrote. 'I'll always remember the good days, and times we have had, and the mischief we made and got up to. 'Love you always brother. You'll never be forgotten.' Another posted: 'I f****** love you bro. 'Was waiting for a message back from you bro. 'Will never forget that laughter and your ambition.' Just before his death, Haddow had posted Instagram stories from Beachwalk Shopping Centre and The Coffee Club in Legian. A spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed consular assistance was being provided to the family. The cause of his death is still unknown.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Sky News AU
Family's heartbreaking plea to help bring son home to the Sunshine Coast following tragic death in Bali while on holiday
A young FIFO mining worker from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday at a popular tourist destination in Bali, as his heartbroken family now prepares to bring his body home. Byron 'Bizza' Haddow has been described by his family as a son and a brother who was living his life to the fullest and working away before tragedy struck. The young man died in Legian, Bali on May 28 during a trip, with the cause of death not yet known. Mr Haddow's father wrote on social media his family is reeling from the shock of losing their son and they are "not sure" where to "look" or "think". 'As most would be waking up to the news this morning and as most would understand we are trying to comprehend and deal with the initial shock!' he wrote on Facebook. 'We ask you guys to give us time to try and get back to everyone's messages of condolences at this time Chantal, myself and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm please understand (sic).' His family have also set up a GoFundMe to help with the costs of bringing their son home to the Sunshine Coast for funeral arrangements. The plea has so far raised $25,831 surpassing their $10k goal. 'On the morning of the 26th of May we unfortunately lost Byron whilst he was on holidays in Bali. A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' a post on the GoFundMe page said. 'As many of you know he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time. "Please keep his family in your prayers and thoughts as they navigate through this difficult time. Any help is appreciated." Before his passing, Mr Haddow posted various pictures on his social media showcasing his adventurous life on holidays and working on the mining field. One friend remembered him for the "mischief" he made and the good times they got up to before his death. 'Rest in peace my brother from another mother you've been taken too soon,' they wrote. 'I'll always remember the good days and times we have had and the mischief we made and got up to love you always brother.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Young Aussie dies suddenly in Bali
A much-loved son and brother from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday at a popular Bali tourist destination, sparking an outpouring of grief online. Byron 'Bizza' Haddow, a FIFO mining worker on the Sunshine Coast, died while on holiday in Legian, Bali on May 28. 'As most would be waking up to the news this morning and as most would understand we are trying to comprehend and deal with the initial shock!' his father wrote in a post on Facebook. 'We ask you guys to give us time to try and get back to everyone's messages of condolences at this time Chantal, myself and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm please understand (sic).' Photos posted to Mr Haddow's Instagram on Sunday show him enjoying a meal and undertaking various activities in Legian on the west coast of Bali. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family arrange bringing his body home and for funeral expenses. 'On the morning of the 26th of May we unfortunately lost Byron whilst he was on holidays in Bali. A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' a post on the GoFundMe page said. 'As many of you know he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time. 'Please keep his family in your prayers and thoughts as they navigate through this difficult time. Any help is appreciated.' The GoFundMe reached about $24,000 and received close to 300 donations only one day after it was created. Mr Haddow was an aspiring content creator, who regularly posted videos and pictures of himself working in the mines on Instagram and TikTok. The young man's death has sparked an outpouring of grief online. 'Rest in peace my brother from another mother you've been taken too soon,' one friend posted. 'I'll always remember the good days and times we have had and the mischief we made and got up to love you always brother.'
West Australian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
A young Sunshine Coast man has tragically died on holiday in Bali
A much-loved son and brother from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday at a popular Bali tourist destination, sparking an outpouring of grief online. Byron 'Bizza' Haddow, a FIFO mining worker on the Sunshine Coast, died while on holiday in Legian, Bali on May 28. 'As most would be waking up to the news this morning and as most would understand we are trying to comprehend and deal with the initial shock!' his father wrote in a post on Facebook. 'We ask you guys to give us time to try and get back to everyone's messages of condolences at this time Chantal, myself and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm please understand (sic).' Photos posted to Mr Haddow's Instagram on Sunday show him enjoying a meal and undertaking various activities in Legian on the west coast of Bali. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family arrange bringing his body home and for funeral expenses. 'On the morning of the 26th of May we unfortunately lost Byron whilst he was on holidays in Bali. A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' a post on the GoFundMe page said. 'As many of you know he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time. 'Please keep his family in your prayers and thoughts as they navigate through this difficult time. Any help is appreciated.' The GoFundMe reached about $24,000 and received close to 300 donations only one day after it was created. Mr Haddow was an aspiring content creator, who regularly posted videos and pictures of himself working in the mines on Instagram and TikTok. The young man's death has sparked an outpouring of grief online. 'Rest in peace my brother from another mother you've been taken too soon,' one friend posted. 'I'll always remember the good days and times we have had and the mischief we made and got up to love you always brother.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Perth Now
Young Aussie dies suddenly in Bali
A much-loved son and brother from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday at a popular Bali tourist destination, sparking an outpouring of grief online. Byron 'Bizza' Haddow, a FIFO mining worker on the Sunshine Coast, died while on holiday in Legian, Bali on May 28. 'As most would be waking up to the news this morning and as most would understand we are trying to comprehend and deal with the initial shock!' his father wrote in a post on Facebook. Byron Haddow, a young FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday in Bali. Supplied Credit: Supplied 'We ask you guys to give us time to try and get back to everyone's messages of condolences at this time Chantal, myself and family are not sure where to look, think, and how to deal with this atm please understand (sic).' Photos posted to Mr Haddow's Instagram on Sunday show him enjoying a meal and undertaking various activities in Legian on the west coast of Bali. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family arrange bringing his body home and for funeral expenses. 'On the morning of the 26th of May we unfortunately lost Byron whilst he was on holidays in Bali. A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,' a post on the GoFundMe page said. 'As many of you know he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things. 'All donations will go towards helping bring Byron home to his family, funeral arrangements and expenses to help his family through this tough time. 'Please keep his family in your prayers and thoughts as they navigate through this difficult time. Any help is appreciated.' The GoFundMe reached about $24,000 and received close to 300 donations only one day after it was created. Byron Haddow, a young FIFO worker from the Sunshine Coast has died while on holiday in Bali. Supplied Credit: Supplied Mr Haddow was an aspiring content creator, who regularly posted videos and pictures of himself working in the mines on Instagram and TikTok. The young man's death has sparked an outpouring of grief online. 'Rest in peace my brother from another mother you've been taken too soon,' one friend posted. 'I'll always remember the good days and times we have had and the mischief we made and got up to love you always brother.'
