A 12 year old boy out Massachusetts was remembered as a “magical” high school student after he died following an accident on a ski slope in New Hampshire.
Jack Murrary, 12, was skiing at Cranmore Mountain in Conway, New Hampshireon New Year’s Eve when he struck a tree while navigating an intermediate trail. Authorities said in a statement that the young boy was wearing a protective helmet at the time of the accident.
Conway police said he was found unconscious and rushed to his home MaineHealth Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Born on May 23, 2012, he is the beloved son of Paul and Crystal and the loving and best ‘big bro bro’ of Finley Murray from Weymouth. Jack is the most magical little boy and was on his way to becoming a truly exceptional boy to become a man.” says his obituary.
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Twelve-year-old Jack Murray was identified as the victim of a skiing accident in Conway, NH on December 31st. (Keohane Funeral Home)
“His positivity and laugh are contagious. 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 greatest child a parent could ask for, and we are all better people because they knew him.”
Jack, who played drums in the school band, had set up a GoFundMe in his memory, and his family asked people to honor his life by donating to a 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 was remembered for his passion for life and his diverse interests. (GoFundMe)
In his obituary, the 12-year-old was remembered as a “bright light,” with his family listing an impressive list of interests the high school student was passionate about.
“The brightest lights in life never shine long enough and Jack was that bright light for so many,” the obituary said. “Despite his short life, he did more in twelve years than most people do in a lifetime.”
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Murray was remembered as an aspiring entrepreneur who played football, trombone and drums and for his artistic skills.
“Jack loved his family, friends and neighbors (told them so often) and he knew how much he was loved. Jack’s absence will leave a hole in the hearts of all who knew him and the entire Weymouth community,” his family said.
“We ask everyone to take inspiration from the way Jack lived his short life and apply it to your own life. We love you always and forever, Jack!”
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 after the accident, a spokesperson for Cranmore Mountain Resort expressed 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 area’s sentiment, saying, “On behalf of the Conway Police Department and all the first responders who helped, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family members of the 12-year-old boy.”
Christina Shaw of Fox News Digital contributed to this report.
