The father of one of the kids killed in a tragic bouncy castle accident in Tasmania has woken from a coma to learn of his son's death.
Jye Sheehan, 12, was one of six Devonport Hillcrest Primary School students who died, with several others critically injured on December 16.
The incident occurred when a sudden gust of wind lifted the bouncy castle into the air and led to the children falling from a height of 10m.
Sheehan's father Glen tragically couldn't be at the service as he remains in an intensive care unit at Hobart Hospital after a separate incident in November.
Glen woke to the heartbreaking news that his son had died and that he would be permanently disabled, according to the
The service was held on Friday in Devonport where Sheehan's mother Katrina spoke on behalf of his father.
"I know if Glen was able to share his memories it would be full of stories of wild adventures," she said.
The boy's mother shared memories of her son and said that he loved his football and his dog was described as his best friend.
"He loved soccer, gaming and school," she said. "He idolised Messi and even ate his salad and veggies to aid in his soccer fitness."
Sheehan's best friend Beau Medcraft, who survived the incident with minor injuries, provided a moving tribute to his friend, that he described as his "wingman".
"You were my gaming wingman, we spent all our spare time playing Fortnite," Beau said.
"Sometimes I'd put you on hold while I ate tea and forget you were there. I'd go out to the shops with mum, but you were always waiting for me when I came back."
Several of Sheehan's teachers attended the service providing memories of the 12-year-old who they described as cheeky and having a beautiful, beaming smile.
"He had an answer for everything, and it was usually a cheeky one," one said.
Sheehan, Addison Stewart, 11, Zane Mellor, 12, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, 12, Peter Dodt, 12, and Chace Harrison, 11, were at the primary school celebrating the end of year celebration when the tragedy hit and they all died.
Tasmania's education department has banned jumping castles and inflatable equipment from being used at schools while Investigations into the primary school tragedy continue.
