Chace Harrison, 11, died on Sunday. He was the sixth child to lose their life during a tragic jumping castle incident at Hillcrest last week.
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In the hours since, loving messages from various clubs and schools in Devonport and around the state have begun appearing on social media, remembering the young basketball enthusiast as a "lovely boy".
Here's what some of them said:
We send love to our Little Athletics Family, Craig, Teresa, Sienna, Amelia and their family after the passing of Chace. Such a lovely boy and our friend. Our hearts are breaking for you x
We send love to our Little Athletics Family, Craig, Teresa, Sienna, Amelia and their family after the passing of Chace. Such a lovely boy and our friend. Our hearts are breaking for you x
- Devonport Little Athletics Centre
"Basketball Tasmania extends its sincere condolences to all the families and people involved with the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy.
"In further tragic news, one of our own members from the basketball family has passed away. Chace Harrison was a much loved member of the Devonport Warriors and also a previous athlete in the BTAS Future Development Program. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Harrison family and everyone else that has been involved in this devastating incident."
- Basketball Tasmania
It is with deepest sadness that we mourn the passing of Chace Harrison. These last few days have been extremely difficult for all in Devonport and now today it is significantly heavier, as we lose one of our future champions. Chace, DCS was greatly looking forward to you commencing as a student next year. To us you are part of our community and will be forevermore. You have many special friends at DCS and we will remember you. To Teresa, Craig, Sienna and Amelia, we surround you with our love, thoughts and prayers.
- Devonport Christian School
"It has been a heartbreaking week for Tasmania. We have all felt the pain and anguish of the tragic events at Hillcrest Primary. Our hearts hurt beyond words for the parents, siblings, families and friends of the children we have lost. Today saw the passing of Chace Harrison...a fellow baller. We send our deepest sympathy to Chace's loved ones and his Devonport Warriors basketball family.
"You are not alone."
- Penguin Basketball
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we say goodbye to our little Warrior, Chace. Craig, Teresa, Sienna & Amelia and all your extended family we wrap you in our hearts and offer you our support in these most heart shattering of times. To all who have been affected by this tragedy, we walk with you in your sorrow. Chace, seek out a basketball court, lit up by the stars and keep shooting those hoops! Always a Warrior!
- Devonport Warriors
Meg Powell
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
Meg Powell has been a journalist for the Advocate Newspaper in North-West Tasmania since 2019. She has covered a range of areas and issues including crime, health, environmental issues, business, social affairs , the arts and education. Got a story to share? Email megan.powell@theadvocate.com.au or call 0448 302 029
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