Community in Mourning After Tragic Death of Leo Ross
The sudden loss of Leo Ross on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, has shocked and saddened his family, friends, and the wider community. Remembered as a kind, bright, and talented young man, Leo’s memory is now being honoured through a fundraiser supporting The Daniel Baird Foundation, a charity dedicated to bleed control awareness and emergency response training.
Fundraiser Supports Life-Saving Bleed Control Awareness
Instead of accepting personal donations, Leo’s family have chosen to direct all contributions to The Daniel Baird Foundation. Founded by Lynne Baird in memory of her own son, another victim of a similar attack, the foundation focuses on:
- Providing Bleed Control Kits to communities
- Delivering vital emergency response training to schools and local groups
Funds raised will specifically go towards:
- Training sessions for children and school staff
- Installing Bleed Control Kit cabinets in key areas, including near schools
- Raising public awareness to help prevent future tragedies and speed up emergency responses
A Community United in Grief
Leo’s funeral, held yesterday, was a heartfelt occasion marked by an outpouring of support. Hundreds lined Barton Lodge Road to pay their respects, many with hands on hearts and heads bowed as his body was taken to Christ Church on School Road.
The service, led by Reverend Lydia, was a moving tribute filled with both tears and laughter. A standout moment was the reading of a poem titled “Leo’s Light”, capturing the spirit and love Leo gifted to those around him.
Keeping Leo’s Legacy Alive
Leo’s death has brought the community closer, forging new bonds among neighbours and friends. His memory will live on not just in those who knew him, but through ongoing life-saving work carried out in his name.
The fundraiser remains open, with Leo’s family urging everyone to donate and help build a safer future, to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
For more details or to support the cause, visit The Daniel Baird Foundation official website.
Leo’s legacy shines bright, inspiring positive change and raising awareness that could save lives.
