Friends of a teenager who died suddenly in Perth found a creative way to farewell him after COVID-19 restrictions prevented a public funeral.
Martin Vogt, Buster’s father, had asked family and friends to hold their breath for 30 seconds at exactly 12pm, with the idea being that as they released air, they were letting Buster go,A retired paramedic found the 14-year-old lying unresponsive in the street and he could not be revived.Buster is being remembered as a beautiful soul. Picture: Diana SimichHe played for a football club in Perth.
Elsewhere at midday, Buster’s teammates from Murdoch University Melville Football Club took to their backyards, courtyards and porches with a soccer ball as he was laid to rest.by Gerry & The Pacemakers. “Forever in our hearts, RIP,” the club’s tribute video to their “much loved friend and team member” states.Source:Facebook
The club’s John Teixeira said he was fortunate to have coached the young man “with a heart of gold” since the age of six.“We will look to dedicate and honour Buster in some way when we are able to come together once again.
Also on Facebook, Diana Simich said they will miss the “beautiful boy” who had “collapsed unexpectedly”.Emmanuel Catholic College principal Leo Di Gregorio said the school community was deeply saddened by Buster’s sudden and unexplained passing, noting the 14-year-old will be “greatly missed” by his teachers and friends.trending in national
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