Reposted from the Caring Angels Facebook Page.

Everyone knows I like to get families involved as much as I can and to make it that extra bit special. Leroy’s life was taken from him in the blink of an eye so everyone was devastated. I knew we’d have to get as many people involved to help ease the pain for this beautiful family but also community. We dropped Leroy’s carriage off where his family but mainly one amazing lady painstakingly painted it by hand. Dot by dot, line by line, the Willy wagtail and the snake represents both sides of the families and close family put their handprints on the top.

I was blown away when I saw it, such a clever and patient lady !! Leroy from what I heard from many people you loved to swear but also made people laugh with your antics. I felt honoured Leroy to witness all the traditions carried out at your graveside from the eucalyptus being burnt to cleanse you onto your next journey, your friend’s singing traditional aboriginal songs and your family and friends filling in your grave. The atmosphere on the day was full of love, friendship, devotion but sadness too. Leroy you would have been in awe of all your family and friends who turned up to say their goodbyes to you, you were obviously loved beyond words and even three kookaburras flew down into the tree and started their singing. Thank you for letting me look after you it has been an honour but you are one loved and terribly missed young boy.