Family have paid tribute to a “wonderful” teenage boy who was “tragically and unfairly” killed by a fallen tree in a park on Saturday.
Brodan Dubickas, 15, died at the scene in Holmcroft Road, Stafford at 7.30pm while he was playing with his friends in the park.
His parents and three siblings, Corey, Kayla and Amelia, put out a statement via Staffordshire Police on Monday.
“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,” they said of the teenager.
A fan of playing pool, Dubickas played competitively four nights a week for the Luck Penny or Staffordshire Bull, his family said. He also loved football, playing for Stafford Falcons and refereeing multiple times a weekend.
“He was able to do all this whilst still prioritising spending time with family and friends.”
He was described as a “wonderful big brother” whose three siblings were heartbroken to lose their eldest brother.
“He was always there for them,” the family said.
“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.”
Dubickas’ old school, Tillington Manor Primary School, paid tribute on Sunday to the “kind-hearted, respectful” former pupil.
“He was a truly special young man; kind-hearted, respectful and full of warmth. He approached school life with curiosity and determination, and his gentle nature and positive spirit left a lasting impression on both staff and pupils alike,” said headteacher Mrs K Brockhurst.
“It is incredibly difficult to comprehend that a life with so much promise has been cut so short, and our whole community is deeply saddened by this loss.”
Mrs Brockhurst continued: “Although Brodan had moved on from Tillington Manor, he will always remain a valued part of our school family. We know that many within our community will be feeling this loss deeply, and our thoughts are with everyone who knew and cared for him.
“We will look to honour and remember Brodan in a way that reflects the impact he had on our school and community, and in liaison with his family, at the right time.”
