'Touched the hearts of everyone': Australian man killed in Canada farewelled
Lucas Fowler was in love, travelling the world and making the most of life before he was brutally murdered alongside his American girlfriend in Canada.
His father, NSW Police chief inspector Stephen Fowler, told a memorial service for the 23-year-old in Sydney on Friday that his son lived a life many envied.
"He didn't just dream of travelling, he worked and saved and made it happen," Inspector Fowler told the hundreds gathered at Turramurra Uniting Church.
They had embarked on a road trip around Canada before their van broke down and they were found dead on a British Columbia highway on July 15.
"We are so happy that Lucas and Chynna found each other and had such a great time travelling together, meeting new friends and just milking every last drop of fun out of life," Insp Fowler said.
"They laughed and loved, and touched the hearts of everyone they met."
NSW Police Minister David Elliott and Insp Fowler's police colleagues were among the hundreds gathered at the church to pay their respects.
The family has requested donations be made to a charity in lieu of flowers.
Fowler's family previously said after his death that they'd lost a dear son, brother, grandson and friend in the "most terrible of circumstances".
Ms Deese, 24, was farewelled by loved ones at a service at New City Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, a few days ago.
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