The parents of a Sanich, BC teenager, who died after being attacked at a coded crossroads, decided to donate their missing son’s organs to help eight other people.
The teenager, identified as Kaydence Bourque, a 16-year-old Reynolds high school student, was struck by a crossroads on Cedar Hill Cross Road on Merriman Drive shortly before 10 p.m. Monday. He died in the hospital on Wednesday.
His death has caused great pain.
Ryan Painter, chair of the Greater Victoria Public School District Committee, said it was an incredibly difficult time for the school community.
“In these kinds of tragedies, it’s always bitter, because you’re really learning about the amazing person, because I heard about Caydens playing high socks in his band, his sense of humor, the nature of his voice in class. Loyal. He was a very loyal friend to everyone around him. He is definitely a genius, “said the painter.
“For those who know Caitens directly, the loss, pain and shock are incalculable.”
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In a statement, his parents, Crystal and Doug Borg, described Caydens as a generous and fun guy who worked hard at everything he did “without having an average bone in his body.”
“When he went to work part-time that night, the last words he said to both of us were ‘I love you,’” she read.
They said their son would have loved to donate parts of his body.
“The whole family knows that this is what he wanted because we decided to donate his organs.
“Caitens was able to spend a few more years with her loving grandmother after receiving a generously donated kidney from her own daughter.”
The painter says that something good will come out of this tragedy and speaks of the compassion of the parents.
“It speaks to the strength of Caitens’ parents, Crystal and Doug, who, in the midst of such an incredibly profound tragedy, have found ways to support and provide for eight different people.”
Road safety concerns were raised
The community rallied around the family, raised more than $ 45,000, and held a memorial service for their classmates on Friday. Many gathered at Sanich City Hall on Friday to improve security conditions on the congested Cedar Hill Cross Road.
Dean Murdoch, founder of the Better Mobility Sonic group and candidate for mayor in the upcoming municipal elections, attended the rally.
“I think it is important that Sony wants to announce that it is important to see people speaking in the municipal hall, to show solidarity with vulnerable road users and with pedestrians and cyclists on our road.
Murdoch says there are several things that can be done at this particular crossroads, including lowering the speed limit and placing the sidewalk to reduce pedestrian crossing, which will also have the effect of reducing that field of vision. So drivers don’t miss anyone.
“We cannot risk another death on our roads.”
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