The family of an architect killed in the Bondi stabbing say they are overwhelmed by people’s generosity as they prepare to lay her to rest.
Jade Young, 47, was one of six people stabbed to death by a 40-year-old Queensland man on April 13 in a shopping center attack that roiled communities across Sydney.
Ten days after the tragedy, which also sparked a battle between authorities and billionaire Elon Musk, friends and family of Ms Young will gather for a memorial service at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens on Tuesday.
The service at the garden’s architectural centrepiece, the Calyx, will be streamed for those outside the venue, where a condolence book will also be available.
On an online fundraising page, the family said they were overwhelmed by the outpouring of grief and grateful for all the support they received following the attack at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Jade Young, 47, was one of six people stabbed to death at Westfield Bondi Junction
Mourners at Sunday’s candlelight vigil took a minute’s silence to remember the six innocent lives lost in the Westfield massacre
The sunset vigil (pictured) was heard by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns and Premier Anthony Albanese
More than $210,000 has been donated to the page in support of Ms Young’s husband and two daughters.
“Ensuring the girls’ financial security as they face a future without their mother is the family’s priority and they have been overwhelmed by people’s generosity,” Adam McLaughlin said.
Victims of the attack will also be remembered in the waters off Bondi Beach at dawn on Tuesday.
The community paddle out will be supported by local sporting organisations, including the Bronte Surf Club, of which Ms Young was a member.
First responders and survivors will be recognized immediately afterwards during a service on the beach.
Faraz Tahir, a 30-year-old security guard who was killed on his first shift, will be buried on Friday at a mosque in Marsden Park, northwest Sydney.
The services for Australia’s worst mass killing in years follow a candlelight vigil on Bondi Beach at dusk on Sunday attended by hundreds of mourners.
Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos said the harrowing week since the terrifying half-hour stabbing had left hearts heavy with grief and souls burdened with grief.
“We are all in mourning… but let me say this: Our spirits cannot and will not be diminished,” she said.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the vigil provided a chance to grieve for the victims while allowing those left behind to come to terms with the hole in their lives where their loved ones should be.
Five people injured in the attack remained in hospital on Sunday evening, but a nine-month-old baby was discharged after initially being in critical condition.
Meanwhile, leading politicians on Monday pounced on X CEO Elon Musk’s comments, with one labeling him a “selfish billionaire” as they criticized the graphic content circulating on social media platforms.
Mr Musk dubbed the eSafety commissioner the “Australian censorship commissioner” after her office ordered explicit content about the Bondi massacre removed from the platform formerly known as Twitter.
The community paddle out at Bondi Beach is supported by local sporting organizations including Bronte Surf Club, of which Ms Young was a member
The six victims who died (from top left): Yixuan Cheng, Ashlee Good, Pikria Darchia, Jade Young, Dawn Singleton and Faraz Tahir
Global takedown orders were beyond its control, violated the principle of an open internet and threatened freedom of expression, the company said.
The shopping center reopened for trading on Thursday following a day of community reflection.
The tragedy left six people dead: Ms Young, Mr Tahir, Ashlee Good, 38, Dawn Singleton, 25, Pikria Darchia, 55, and Yixuan Cheng, 27.
A temporary floral tribute remains in place at nearby Oxford St Mall.
A formal memorial service will be held at a later date, with plans for a permanent memorial to honor the victims.