The terrible death of a young father who fell from the balcony of a prominent travelers’ accommodation is shrouded in mystery.
Sunday, 20-year-old Rashonn Armstrong-Reilly jumped from the fifth-floor balcony of the Nomads backpackers in Brisbane, and authorities believe he was attempting to retrieve his phone.
The gifted artist’s last Facebook post was a shot of him cradling his 16-month-old kid Zarrakai with the phrase “My Everything” and a heart symbol.
Rashonn Armstrong-Reilly, age 20, is photographed cradling his 16-month-old kid, Zarrakai.
Sunday at approximately 9:20 p.m., police and paramedics were dispatched to the Edward Street hostel, but Mr. Armstrong-Reilly was pronounced dead at the spot.
In addition to Zarrakai, Tiarne, who was known as Shonny, survives him.
“The memories of you and your son will never be forgotten,” Tiarne posted on social media. “I miss Shonny.”
Before coming to Chinchilla, the doting father, who was known as a “barrel of laughter” with a large heart, attended Cloncurry State School.
His family has set up a GoFundMe site to assist pay for his funeral, and as of Tuesday night, they had received nearly $5,000 of their $10,000 target.
His family has been left in a condition of total devastation. The funds will help cover Rashonn’s burial expenses,’ stated his aunt Nikita Bunter on the page.
Any assistance, regardless of size, will be greatly appreciated.
Several of Mr. Armstrong-pals Reilly’s have resorted to social media to mourn his untimely passing.
Pictured is Nomads backpackers in Brisbane’s central business district, from which Rashonn Armstrong-Reilly fell and died on Sunday.
Jennifer Hetherington, a Facebook friend, described Mr. Armstrong-Reilly as “the most gifted and kind-hearted guy.”
Ms. Hetherington noted, “A few years ago, Rashonn created a memorial portrait of our two horses after we were forced to euthanize them.”
Sarah Feekings commented of Mr. Armstrong-enormous Reilly’s heart and how high school with him was “a ball of hilarity.”
The authorities are investigating Mr. Armstrong-demise Reilly’s as an accident.
The coroner will be provided with a report.