Mohammad Anwari from Caroline Springs, Melbourne, dies on Afghanistan holiday
‘Beautiful’ eight-year-old boy suddenly dies during family vacation
An eight-year-old boy died suddenly while on a family holiday.
Mohammad Anwari, from Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west, was visiting Afghanistan with his family two weeks ago when his heart gave out.
The “beautiful” eight-year-old, who was in fourth year at Creekside College, was born with a rare heart condition that caused heart failure.
Mohammad Anwari, from Caroline Springs in Melbourne’s west, was visiting Afghanistan with his family two weeks ago when his heart stopped
Mohammad had traveled to Afghanistan with his parents, sister and younger brother Yousef Announce sun reported.
School principal Gary Eckersall sent a letter to parents informing them of Mohammad’s tragic passing.
“We are saddened to inform you that one of our Year 4 students, Mohammad Anwari, passed away while on holiday with his family,” he wrote.
“He was a student loved by all the kids his year and will be missed by the Creekside school community.
“We ask that you find an appropriate time and space to share this information with your child, as we recognize that such a sensitive matter is best passed on through loved ones.”
The ‘beautiful’ eight-year-old, who was in fourth year at Creekside College, was born with a rare heart condition that caused heart failure
Neighbor Tammy Callejan told the newspaper that Mohammad was “the most lively, funny, quintessential little boy.”
Mohammad had a “beautiful smile” and loved to play outside with his younger brother.
His funeral took place in Afghanistan.