{"id":411824,"date":"2025-11-29T01:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T01:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/411824\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T01:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T01:41:16","slug":"violence-is-never-the-answer-parents-of-loyal-17-year-old-boy-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-in-a-park-break-their-silence-in-heartbreaking-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/411824\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Violence is never the answer’: Parents of ‘loyal’ 17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed to death in a park break their silence in heartbreaking statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

By CAITLIN POWELL – NEWS REPORTER<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 19:27 EST, 28 November 2025 | Updated: 20:33 EST, 28 November 2025 <\/p>\n

The parents of a 17-year-old boy who died after he was allegedly stabbed at a park in Sydney<\/a>‘s north-west have paid tribute to the loyal and sporty teenager.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their son suffered a fatal stab wound to the leg at Bruce Purser Reserve, a grassy area behind Rouse Hill High School about 4.20pm on Monday.<\/p>\n

‘There are no words to express the pain our family is going through. No parent should ever have to bury their child,’ a family statement shared with\u00a0Nine News<\/a>\u00a0read.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Violence is never the answer. We hope that (his) death will not be in vain and that young people will come together, support each other, and speak up.<\/p>\n

‘This has understandably been a traumatic and emotional time for our family.’<\/p>\n

The couple also praised the courage of their son’s friend, who made the ‘hardest call of his young life’ to emergency services<\/p>\n

‘(Our son’s) legacy reminds us to support one another, speak up, and choose peace over violence,’ the statement continued.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘We want (him) to be remembered as a social, fun, loving, sporty and loyal young man. His radiant smile could light up any room.<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The parents of a 17-year-old boy who died after he was stabbed at a park in Sydney ‘s northwest have said violence is never the answer<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The teenager allegedly suffered a stab wound to the leg at Bruce Purser Reserve, a grassy area behind Rouse Hill High School about 4.20pm on Monday<\/p>\n

\"People <\/p>\n

People are seen leaving flowers at the scene where the teenager was fatally stabbed<\/p>\n

‘Sport was a big part of his life in particular soccer and tennis, and we are so grateful he had the chance to celebrate this year a championship victory with his teammates from the Quakers Hill Tigers soccer club.’<\/p>\n

A vigil was held on Wednesday for loved ones to pay their respects to the teenager.<\/p>\n

‘(It) showed us just how much (he) was loved and how many lives he touched. Thank you to everyone young and parents who came,’ his parents said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

They have also thanked others who rushed to aid their son after the stabbing.<\/p>\n

‘We would also like to acknowledge… the ladies who rushed to (our son’s) aid without hesitation and stayed with him until paramedics arrived,’ they wrote.<\/p>\n

‘The paramedics, who did everything possible to save (his) life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘The police force, who have supported our family from day one and continue working tirelessly to bring justice for (him).’<\/p>\n

Police said two 15-year-old boys have been charged with murder over the alleged attack. Both teenagers are expected to remain in custody until the New Year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The teenager’s girlfriend released a statement earlier this week, saying he\u00a0‘brought a smile’ to her face ‘every single day without fail’<\/p>\n

\"Two <\/p>\n

Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with murder, and they remain in custody<\/p>\n

Daily Mail understands the victim\u2019s parents migrated from Europe to Australia more than 15 years ago, settling in the city\u2019s north-west.<\/p>\n

The 17-year-old was active in the sporting community.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

His heartbroken girlfriend shared a tribute to the teen earlier this week, saying he made the ‘little things fun’ and ‘brought a smile’ to her face every single day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘You will be remembered by all,’ she wrote online.<\/p>\n

‘I love you so much and you will be forever in my heart. You don’t deserve this and never did, you are a strong boy and you deserve the world.<\/p>\n

‘I don’t know what I’m going to do without you baby, but I know you would want me to live and stay strong, so I’ll live for you ML [my love].’<\/p>\n

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