“We ask for the privacy of our community to be respected as we collectively grieve and process the enormous loss. “We appreciate there is significant media and public interest in the tragedy and Madeleine Edsell arrives to her wedding in the Volkswagon Beetle restored by her father. He also asked for privacy as the town of 4261 people grieve their loved ones. “We thank every person and organization that has offered support and condolences to our club and the families affected not only within our town and AFL community but also for those associated with the wedding party.” “Our first priority and focus is on supporting the families, friends and those from our wider club community who have been affected by this unspeakable tragedy,” he said. Speaking on behalf of the club, Hixon shared his “deepest sympathies” to the families who lost loved ones. “Our community has experienced unfathomable heartache, distress, and sadness after a number of people closely connected to the club were on board and either injured or killed.” “The Singleton Roosters Australian Football Club has been devastated by the tragic bus incident in the Hunter Valley,” he said. “Our primary focus at this time is processing this tragedy, and supporting our family and friends, which is why we’d like to formally decline any requests for media interviews,” the couple said. The club lost several members in the crash, including Kane Symons, Rebecca Mullen, Tori Cowburn, married couple Andrew and Lynan Scott, and mother and daughter Nadene and Kyah McBride. Speaking to media from the club’s home ground of Rose Point Park on Monday, Singleton Roosters AFC President, Dylan Hixon explained how the tight-knit community was recovering from the devastating incident.
The regional football club that lost seven of its members in the crash has asked for privacy as its members continue to grieve for loved ones. More than 40 people were on the bus that had left the Wandin Valley resort where they had celebrated the wedding of Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell on Sunday, June 11. “Everyone riding on a bus should have access to a seat belt and be compelled by law to wear it.” Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell have thanked the community for the “outpouring of love and support” in their first statement since the horrific bus crash that killed 10 of the wedding guests. “We have the opportunity to change the law and the more support we have the greater the likelihood of change. “So that something ‘good’ can come out of this our family would appreciate if the community would lobby the state and federal governments to ensure that seatbelts are provided in all buses and the wearing of them made compulsory,” she posted. His wife Carolyn posted a similar message on Facebook. Gaffney also thanked all those who offered prayers and support.
He has asked for people to lobby federal and state MPs to bring about the change. “Whilst my wife and I can’t do this on our own we believe ultimately everyone who rides a bus should have access to a seatbelt and be compelled by laws to wear them.” Mitchell Gaffney and Madeleine Edsell’s wedding took a tragic turn. “Fifty years ago the fitting and wearing of seat belts became compulsory in Australia for all occupants of motor cars saving countless lives since. “Hopefully something positive can come out of this tragedy. “It was a glorious occasion until news of the bus crash with ten people losing their lives came within a few hours that has shattered many lives,” John Gaffney posted on LinkedIn.
Gaffney’s parents have also broken their silence, posting pleas on social media for action on seatbelts on buses. “Our primary focus at this time is processing this tragedy, and supporting our family and friends, which is why we’d like to formally decline any requests for media interviews.” “While we appreciate the outpouring of love and support from the community, we ask that the media respect our privacy while we grieve,” the couple, who lives in Australia, said in a statement.
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