Dylan, who lived in Moruya on the New South Wales South Coast in Australia, sadly passed away on March 15. He was just 28 years old.
His younger sister, Caitlyn Watts, wrote on the GoFundMe page that Dylan had been battling a severe lung infection. He was also a father to an eight-year-old boy and had been facing an incredibly tough health battle in the weeks leading up to his passing.
Caitlyn expressed her heartbreak with the words: “There is a fragility in all of us, his memory and his story will be remembered by many who loved him and he will be forever missed.”
“Let this be a reminder that those you love can be gone in an instant so hold them close today and tell them you love them.”
“He was a kind, sensitive, loyal man. An inquisitive delightful boy, and always my baby. Forever Young – No Regrets.”
In another post, she shared an update saying the family was getting closer to bringing Dylan’s body home. She also shared the fundraiser link and took a moment to thank everyone who had contributed.
“We are still searching for answers as to why this progressed so quickly. My son is the light in my life, the strength in my stride and I am his voice,” she wrote. “We want to give him the memorial he deserves. A special event where we can all come together and celebrate his life.”
The GoFundMe page, which was started by a family friend, added this: “Although Dylan had been unwell, this has of course come as a shock to his loved ones who are now having to deal with not only their grief, but the stress of having to organise his farewell.”
“Thank you from Dylan’s family.”
