Carlton tribute to tragic Melbourne siblings
Carlton Football Club will tonight pay tribute to the brother and sister tragically killed when a wall collapsed onto a busy Melbourne street last year.
Siblings Alexander, 19, and 18-year-old Bridget Jones, both Blues supporters, will be remembered during Carlton's clash against Richmond at the MCG tonight.
The Blues will display a scoreboard message, saying: "The terrible tragedy touched everyone at Carlton, and together we remember two young lives taken too soon."
Tomorrow, Friday March 28, marks the first anniversary of the tragedy.
The teenage siblings were walking to meet their father for Carlton's first AFL game of the season when the 15-metre long section of brick wall collapsed killing Alexander and critically injuring Bridget.
Bridget died in hospital from head injuries three days after her brother.
Carlton President Stephen Kernahan said the tragic events that unfolded touched everyone at the club.
"It's just a terrible, terrible tragedy that something like this could happen to two young football fans on their way to a game," he said.
"Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Bridget and Alexander's parents Ian and Sue, I can't imagine how difficult this past year must have been for their family.
"On behalf of everyone at Carlton, let me say that Bridget and Alexander are in our thoughts, especially this week, as we reflect on two young lives taken far too soon."
The tragedy also claimed the life of 33-year-old French Monash University research assistant Marie-Faith Fiawoo.
A coronial inquest will be held in June, 15 months after the tragedy, and only after that hearing, will a decision be made on who, if anyone, should face charges.
Police and work cover are also still investigating.
A memorial service will also be held tomorrow.
