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HE HAD HIS WHOLE FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM..! šŸ’” – A devastated family has shared a heartbreaking tribute after a young boy tragically l0st his life days following a horrific cr*sh in Queensland.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this story contains images of people who have died.

A six-year-old boy who died in hospital days after a horrific school holiday crash south ofĀ BrisbaneĀ is being remembered as a cheeky, adventurous child with ā€œthe biggest heartā€.

Ari Currie was critically injured when the Nissan Qashqai he was in with his grandmother Gaye and cousin Hollie, was hit by another vehicle at the intersection of Mount LindseyĀ Hwy and Gould Hill Rd inĀ Gleneagle about 2.14pm last Monday.

He was treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries before being airlifted to hospital, where he spent five days in the paediatric intensive care unit.

Sadly, Ari died on Friday surrounded by his loved ones.

Ari died a few days after a car crashed into his grandmothers carAri died a few days after a car crashed into his grandmothers carĀ Credit:Ā Facebook/ Supplied

The family said the six-year-old had already touched countless lives, describing him as a bright, energetic, soccer-loving boy who embraced every day with kindness, laughter and enthusiasm.

ā€œAri was a cherished son, an adored brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, and his absence has left an unimaginable void in the lives of those who loved him most,ā€ the family wrote onĀ GoFundMe.

Ari loved soccer, adored his siblings and friends, and was known for his caring nature and unforgettable smile.

His parents, Sharni and Bradley, made the ā€œincredibly selflessā€ decision to honour their son through organ donation, which will save the lives of two young children.

ā€˜Treasured every moment’

Ari’s grandfather Brad said there were ā€œno words that can truly express the heartbreakā€ of losing a boy who lived every day with a joy that most people spend a lifetime trying to find.

He said Ari ā€œtreasured every momentā€ with his family, cousins and friends, and carried a wisdom and compassion far beyond his years.

ā€œMore than anything, Ari had the biggest heart,ā€Ā Brad said on Facebook.

ā€œHe was always the first to help others, to show kindness, to share what he had, and to make those around him feel loved.ā€

Ari with his mum and dad, Sharni and Bradley and his siblings Van, Xavier, Levi and MarloweĀ Ari with his mum and dad, Sharni and Bradley and his siblings Van, Xavier, Levi and MarloweĀ Ā Credit:Ā Supplied by family

Brad thanked the Beaudesert community for its overwhelming support — from meals and messages to practical help and quiet acts of kindness — describing it as ā€œthe true Beauy spiritā€.

ā€œTo our Mununjali mob, words can’t explain. You have been special. This community looks after each other — this is why Gaye and I chose to bring our family up here.ā€

Brad also praised emergency services, CareFlight crews, firefighters and staff at the Children’s Hospital for their professionalism and compassion, and thanked the first responders who rushed to help at the crash scene.

He ended his tribute with Ari’s favourite phrase: ā€œI’m just trickin’.ā€

ā€œForever six. Forever our hero. Forever in our hearts.ā€

Ari’s organs were donated to save othersAri’s organs were donated to save othersĀ Credit:Ā Supplied by family

AĀ fundraiser has been launched to help ease the financial pressureĀ on the family as they take time away from work to grieve and support one another.

Organisers say the outpouring of love from Beaudesert and beyond has been ā€œnothing short of incredibleā€, with messages, meals and practical support.

In an updated post on Monday, a family member wrote on the fundraiser that Ari’s family arrived at the horrific scene before the helicopter and ambulance had left.

ā€œThe sounds and images will never leave them,ā€ it read.

Police investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing, and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to come forward.

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