Statement from family following death of Brodan Dubickas in Stafford

In a tribute to Brodan Dubickas, his family have issued the following statement: “On Saturday 2nd May, at 19:33, our boy, Brodan Alan Dubickas was tragically and unfairly taken from us while out playing with his friends in the park.

“He truly was the best of us. His kindness and generosity were unmatched, and he lit up a room with his humour and his smile. You won’t find any bad words said about him, he was loved by so many. He loved nothing more in life than playing pool, which he managed to get to do competitively at least four-nights-a-week for the Luck Penny or Staffordshire Bull “A”. He loved his football, be it playing for Stafford Falcons or refereeing multiple times every weekend. He was able to do all this whilst still prioritising spending time with family and friends.

“A wonderful big brother, he leaves behind three siblings Corey, Kayla and Amelia whose hearts are breaking right now. He took his role as the eldest, with great pride, and he was always there for them.

“As parents, are lives have been shattered and will never be the same. The pain is unbearable, and the hole that has been left can never be filled. His massive potential will now never be realised, and this is, in itself, a tragedy.

“We have been overwhelmed by the support, generosity and love, sent from far and wide, to both the family and Brodan. The tributes have been vast and incredibly touching. This is a credit to our son, and it goes to show the impact Brodan was able to have on those around him in his short life. For which, we can only say thank you.

“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. With love, Dad, Mum, Corey, Kayla and Amelia.”