Weeip Park hosts a vigil for Cassius Turvey
Weeip Park, stage 1 of the Midland Oval redevelopment, hosted two significant events over the last three days.
The first was on Saturday, when family, friends and supporters gathered on Weeip Park to remember the life of Cassius, and to pay their respects to his family.
On Monday a public candle lit vigil was held, with smoke billowing from 15 fire pits lit at Midland Oval to mark the years of Cassius’ life with those gathered invited to place gum leaves on the fire in memory of their friend, uncle and brother.
The candlelight vigil came to a close with a powerful Māori Haka inside a sand art circle on the oval.
It was a tribute to Cassius and a message of unity among Indigenous cultures.
Afterwards, Mechelle Turvey, the mother Cassius, sat in the circle surrounded by family as attendees came to say goodbye and send love to her family.
Drone image: 7News
References: The West Australian