The family of the 15-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at Robson Square Saturday has launched a fundraiser to bring his body back to Eritrea.
His family describes Sened Mussie as a “kind, joyful, and compassionate boy whose bright smile touched many lives.”
“Please help send Sened Mussie’s body back to his homeland,” the fundraiser created by his parents said on Selamfundme.com.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!“With deep sorrow, we share the heartbreaking loss of our beloved son,” the fundraiser post said, which is written from the teenager’s parents’ perspective.
It says that the funds would help pay for the transportation and funeral costs.
“We are preparing to lay him to rest in Eritrea and kindly ask for your support to help cover funeral and travel expenses,” the post said.
The fundraiser’s text expresses gratitude for donations and help in other forms.
“Your prayers, donations, and shares mean so much during this painful time,” the post read.
A similar post was published in the Eritrean Community Association in Vancouver group on Facebook with the link to the Selam Fund Me fundraiser.
The Facebook post urges the Eritrean community to support the family.
“We kindly ask all community members to stand with the family in their time of grief. Let us come together in love and solidarity to support them,” said the post on Facebook.
You can find the fundraiser post here.