A 12 year old child from Massachusetts He was remembered as a “charming” middle school student after he died after an accident at a ski slope in New Hampshire.
Jack Murrary, 12, was skiing at Mount Cranmore in Conway, New HampshireOn New Year's Eve, he crashed into a tree while navigating a median. The authorities said in a statement that the boy was wearing a protective helmet at the time of the accident.
He was found unconscious and quickly transported, the Conway Police Department said maine health memorial hospital, Where his death was announced.
“Born on May 23, 2012, he is the beloved son of Paul and Crystal and the loving and best big brother of Finlay Murray of Weymouth. Jack is the most charming little boy and was well on his way to becoming a truly extraordinary man,” His obituary says.
A skiing accident on a New Hampshire mountain kills a 12-year-old boy
Twelve-year-old Jack Murray has been identified as the victim of a sledding accident in Conway, New Hampshire, on December 31. (Keohan Funeral Home)
“His positivity and laughter are contagious. He is a loving and patient person who always sees the best in people. Jack is compassionate, empathetic and gives the best hugs. Jack is the greatest child a parent could hope for, and we are all better people for having known him.”
Jack, who played drums in the school band, has set up a GoFundMe in his memory, and his family has asked people to honor his life by donating to a music program in lieu of flowers.
“Helping other aspiring musicians like Jack find access to enriching their lives through the arts is a wonderful way to honor Jack’s memory,” his father, Paul Murray, wrote on the GoFundMe page.
Jack Murray was remembered for his passion for life and diverse interests. (GoFundMe)
In his obituary, the 12-year-old was remembered as a “shining light,” with his family listing an impressive list of interests the middle school student was passionate about.
“The bright, bright lights in life never shine long enough, and Jack was that shining light for so many,” the obituary said. “Despite his short life, he did more in twelve years than most people do in a lifetime.”
Murray was remembered for being a budding businessman, playing football, trombone and drums, and his artistic ability.
His family said: “Jack loved his family, friends and neighbors (he told them this regularly) and knew how much he was loved. Jack's absence will leave a hole in the hearts of everyone who knew him and the entire Weymouth community.”
“We ask everyone to be inspired by the way Jack lived his short life and apply that to their own lives. We love you, Jack, always and forever!”
Skiers and riders make their way down the mountain at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, NH (Jessica Rinaldi/Boston Globe via Getty Images)
In a statement after the accident, a spokesperson for Cranmore Mountain Resort expressed its condolences for “this tragic loss.”
A resort spokesperson said: “On behalf of Cranmore Mountain Resort, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.” “The entire Cranmore family is mourning this tragic loss.”
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Conway Police Chief Christopher Mattei echoed the ski resort's sentiments, saying, “On behalf of… Conway Police Department “And to all the first responders who helped, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family members of the 12-year-old boy.”
Fox News Digital's Christina Shaw contributed to this report.
