Response to loss of one-punch victim
Response to the news that one-punch victim Luke Sweetman has lost his life.
In response to the news that one-punch victim Luke Sweetman has lost his life, the Sammy D Foundation Founder Neil Davis would like to issue the following statement:
“We are heartbroken to learn that Luke Sweetman has lost his life today following the one-punch assault in Taperoo a few weeks ago.
Our thoughts are with Luke’s family and friends as they struggle to comprehend this senseless act of violence, and the inevitability that their lives have now been changed forever.
We have been there. We know their pain. Our Foundation was born from this pain.
As the impact of this tragedy ripples through the community, our thoughts are also with those who witnessed the assault, the emergency services personnel who responded, as well as the broader community. These impacts will be felt for years to come.
The Sammy D Foundation does not condone the use of violence in any form.
We do not discourage young people from partying and enjoying themselves, however, we want them to take positive actions to keep themselves and their mates safe. We encourage them to monitor their drinking, look out for each other, and if they see a situation occurring, be a good mate, grab their friends and walk away.
We will continue our mission to educate young people about the impacts and consequences of their actions, empowering them to build a world free from violence."
For requests for comment from the Sammy D Foundation Founder, Neil Davis,
please contact Ali Valentine - Acting CEO Sammy D Foundation: 0406 355 267
For more information around the Sammy D Foundation and the programs it delivers around Violence Prevention and Alcohol and other Drug Education, please visit: http://www.sammydfoundation.org.au
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