Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, Jade Young, Pikria Darchia, and Yixuan Cheng.
Faraz Tahir, a refugee from Pakistan, was working his first shift as a security guard when he was fatally stabbed. He was described as a dedicated and kind member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia.
Ashlee Good, a 38-year-old mother, attempted to save her nine-month-old baby during the attack. She passed the infant into the arms of a shopper before succumbing to her injuries. Her family confirmed that the baby was recovering after surgery.
Dawn Singleton, the daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton, was engaged to be married. Her cousin described her as someone who "lit up every room." She worked as an e-commerce assistant at White Fox Boutique, where she was remembered as a sweet and kind-hearted person.
Jade Young, a Sydney architect and mother of two, was a member of the Bronte Surf Club. The club canceled its social drinks in her memory.
Pikria Darchia, 55, was identified as the fifth victim on Sunday.
Yixuan Cheng, a 25-year-old student at Sydney University, was identified as the sixth victim on Monday. The New South Wales governor confirmed her death at the Australia China Business Forum.
8 Comments
Michelangelo
These individuals deserved better than to be reduced to just their identities in this coverage.
Donatello
It's tragic that these individuals lost their lives, but why does their background matter in this context?
Leonardo
It's awful to see these innocent lives lost, but why is there a need to mention their professions and relationships?
Donatello
Yixuan Cheng's dedication to her studies at such a young age is admirable.
Raphael
My heart goes out to the families, but let's focus on honoring their memories rather than their backgrounds.
BuggaBoom
This is heartbreaking news, but why is the focus on their identities rather than the senseless violence that took their lives?
Noir Black
It's terrible to hear about the loss of these individuals, but their status as refugees or millionaires should not be the main focus.
KittyKat
This article beautifully honors the memory of Faraz Tahir and the other victims of this tragic event.