Spike Porter Who Took His Own Life At The Funeral
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Picture: GoFundMe/In Loving Memory of Spike Porter
Friends and relatives have paid homage after a man named Spike Porter sadly committed suicide in front of startled mourners at a funeral.
The accident occurred at a burial service at the Pimpama Island Cemetery in Jacobs Well, Gold Coast, on Tuesday.
Spike Porter, 25, was attending a memorial service for a friend at Jacobs Well’s Pimpama Island Cemetery when he was killed in the rear of a car in the funeral procession.
The Queensland man was urgently sought to rescue by paramedics and fellow mourners who witnessed the tragedy, but he died at the spot from head injuries before a helicopter arrived, according to The Courier Mail.
Friends and family members were taken aback by the news
Friends and relatives have been stunned by the news, with many rushing to social media to express their grief.
“I’m at a loss for words about another life that has been lost in this manner. You can relax now that your battle is ended. My heart breaks for you and your entire family, as well as all of your friends “one has left a comment
Eddie Porter, Mr Porter’s twin brother, updated his Facebook profile with a joyful photo of him and his brother smiling and joking against a picturesque rural scene.
On Friday, the family launched a GoFundMe account. It was launched in the hopes of obtaining $25,000 for any unexpected bills they are currently dealing with.
Since then, it has raised more than $20,000.
“Rest easy brother,” wrote one of the donors. I never had the opportunity to meet you, but I’ve heard about some of your fond memories of your brother.”
A second individual added, “You will be forever missed.”
Social media has been inundated with tributes to Mr Porter
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One reader wrote, “I wish you were here now so you could see how much love and respect everyone has for you.”
“I’m at a loss for words about another life that has been lost in this manner”. You can relax now that your battle is ended. “My heart breaks for your entire family and all of your friends,” said another.
“No amount of time will ever be enough to fill the void you’ve left in my heart. To say you will be missed is an understatement. A third wrote, “I shall remember and think of you for the rest of my days.”
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
