Grief for NSW boy killed in Barcelona

The death of Julian Cadman, 7, in the Barcelona attack has brough expressions of grief from family, politicians and church leaders.

STATEMENTS OF GRIEF FOR JULIAN CADMAN, 7:

Cadman Family:

"Julian was a much loved and adored member of our family. As he was enjoying the sights of Barcelona with his mother, Julian was sadly taken from us.

"He was so energetic, funny and cheeky, always bringing a smile to our faces. We are so blessed to have had him in our lives and will remember his smiles and hold his memory dear to our hearts."

* Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop:

"The Australian government is deeply saddened to confirm that Julian Cadman, a seven-year-old Australian boy, was among those killed in the terrorist attack in Barcelona."

* British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson

"I send my sincerest sympathies to the family of Julian Cadman and all those who loved him. His death is a tragedy. The FCO, our Australian colleagues & the Spanish authorities continue to do all we can to support his family at this deeply distressing time."

* Greg Whitby, head of the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

"The community of St Bernadette's Catholic Primary Lalor Park is in mourning with the confirmation that 7-year-old Julian Cadman, a student of St Bernadette's, lost his life in the attack in Barcelona last Thursday evening.

"Julian was a delightful little boy - curious and energetic with a kind and generous heart. He was much loved by his teachers and fellow students. The school community is feeling his loss deeply.

"Together with the St Bernadette's community, we pray for Julian's family, particularly his mother Jumarie who was seriously injured in the attack, his father Andrew, and for all those affected by this terrible event.... Julian, you will be in our hearts always."


Share

2 min read

Published

Source: AAP



Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world