A twelve-year-old boy from Massachusetts was remembered as a “magical” high school student after he died following a skiing accident in New Hampshire.
Jack Murrary, 12, was skiing at Cranmore Mountain in Conway, New HampshireNew Year’s Eve when he hit a tree while walking down the median. The authorities announced in a statement that the boy was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the accident.
The Conway Police Department said he was found unconscious and was rushed MaineHealth Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“Born on 23 May 2012, he is the adored son of Paul and Crystal and the loved and best ‘big brother’ to Finley Murray of Weymouth. Jack is the most magical little boy and was on his way to becoming a truly exceptional man,” says his obituary.
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Twelve-year-old Jack Murray has been identified as the victim of a skiing accident in Conway, NH, on December 31st. (Keohane Funeral Home)
“His positivity and laughter are infectious. 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 best child a parent could ask for, and we are all better people for having him knew.”
Jack, who played drums in the school band, set up a GoFundMe in his memory, and his family asked people to honor his life by donating to the music program in lieu of flowers.
“Helping other aspiring musicians like Jack gain 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 is remembered for his passion for life and his diverse interests. (GoFundMe)
In his obituary, the 12-year-old was remembered as a “bright light,” and his family listed an impressive list of interests that the high school student was passionate about.
“Life’s brightest lights 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 do in a lifetime.”
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Murray is remembered for being a budding entrepreneur, playing football, trombone and drums, and for his artistic abilities.
“Jack loved his family, friends and neighbors (he told them so regularly) and knew how much they loved him back. Jack’s passing will leave a hole in the hearts of all who knew him and the entire Weymouth community,” his family said.
“We ask that everyone take inspiration from the way Jack lived his short life and apply it to their own lives. We love you Jack always and forever!”
Skiers and riders descend the mountain at Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, NH (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
In a statement following the accident, a spokesman for Cranmore Mountain Resort offered condolences for “this tragic loss.”
“On behalf of Cranmore Mountain Resort, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family,” a resort spokesperson said. “The entire Cranmore family mourns this tragic loss.”
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Conway Police Chief Christopher Mattei echoed the ski resort’s sentiment, saying, “In the name of Conway Police Department and to all the first responders who helped, I want to express my deepest condolences to the family members of the 12-year-old boy.”
Fox News Digital’s Christina Shaw contributed to this report.
