Thursday, 14 November 2024

 Ben CARROLL (Niddrie – Minister for Education, Minister for Medical Research) (09:45): Jumping Jack Flash, Jedi knight, Jedi master, sporty, curious, thoughtful, one of a kind, Jackie-Boy to his dad, mum and sisters – these were the names and reflections of people who knew and loved Jack Thomas Davey, who made such an incredible impact on planet earth from 4 July 2013 to 29 October 2024. From the bagpipes at Scotch College to the welcome song Gone Too Soon by Michael Jackson to the heartfelt tribute from parents Mike and Jayde Davey, the positive impact Jack Davey had on everyone he met in his 11 short years was simply incredible. He would often say to his parents, ‘I love you more,’ but his dad made clear and his mum made clear last Sunday that they loved him more than anything – ‘thousands of times more’, as both his parents said. Auburn South Primary School principal Marcus Wicher read reflections from his teachers and classmates. Messages in chalk were all over the school grounds. It was clear young Jack was an inspiration to all who met and knew him. To his parents Michael and Jayde Davey, to his sisters Olivia and Charlotte, to his nanny Shelly, to principal Marcus Wicher and to the school receptionist Millie, who provided so much care and comfort to Jack in his hour of need: Jack was a shooting star who blessed us all for 11 years. Let us follow in his footsteps and live each day well. Rest in peace, Jack Thomas Davey.