School community mourns death of student who collapsed at rowing training
Ed Millear, a cherished 17-year-old student, passed away after falling during rowing practice in Melbourne, leaving the school community in sadness.
While training at the Simon Fraser Memorial Boat House beside the Yarra River in Melbourne’s central business district, the Melbourne Grammar student passed out.
Around 4 p.m., paramedics arrived on the scene, where school personnel administered first aid before transporting him to Alfred Hospital.
According to his father, Ed was adored by both his Melbourne Grammar teammates and the athletic community.
The 17-year-old passed away at 3 a.m. today, the school stated in a statement.
“The school community is in mourning for this wonderful young man, taken too soon,” the institution stated.
“The school community is in mourning for this wonderful young man, taken too soon,” the institution stated.
Ed was a “hardworking and diligent” student who wanted to engage in the commerce industry, according to headmaster Philip Grutzner.
“It is acknowledged that he was a cheerful, friendly, and easy-going person who demonstrated great care and empathy for his fellow students and for others through enthusiastic participation in service activities,” he stated.
Ed was a “valued member” of the rowing team and an avid rugby player, according to Grutzner.
“His family has had a long connection to the school, with his great great great grandfather graduating from Melbourne Grammar in 1884, and subsequent generations through to the current day in later years,” according to him.
Paramedics were called to the Simon Fraser Memorial Boat House yesterday.The school stated that its children’s well-being was still its top priority and promised to support the family in the days and months ahead.
“We acknowledge that everyone may react differently to this heartbreaking news.
We are using all of our experience to make sure that every student is supported and cared for as they deal with the death of their friend, and the school has a robust pastoral care program.
A report will be produced for the coroner, according to Victoria Police.
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