Tributes flood in for ‘popular’ teen, 15, who was killed by falling tree in park

Brodan Dubickas has been photographed and named locally as the teen who was tragically killed by a falling tree in a park on Saturday (May 2)

A school has paid tribute to a teenage boy who was tragically killed by a falling tree in a park on Saturday (May 2). Brodan Dubickas has been identified as the 15-year-old who sadly lost his life in the Staffordshire park.

Emergency services raced to Holmcroft Park at around 6.30pm but sadly pronounced the teen dead at the scene an hour later.

Tributes have since been flooding in for the Year 10 pupil, including from his former primary school and U16s football team.

Sharing a photograph of the pair playing pool together, one pal said he feels “privileged to be able to call him a friend” in an emotional tribute on Facebook.

The friend added: “Such a bright, nice lad with a bright future ahead of him. Can’t put into words how sad I’m feeling right now! Fly high brother, we will play pool together again some day.”

Tillington Manor Primary School also confirmed Brodan’s passing in a post on social media, reports Stoke On Trent Live.

“It is with great sadness and a heavy heart to share the devastating news that Brodan Dubickas, a former pupil of Tillington Manor and now a year 10 student at Sir Graham Balfour School, tragically lost his life in an accident at Holmcroft Park,” the school said.

“Brodan will be remembered so fondly by all who knew him. He was a truly special young man; kind-hearted, respectful and full of warmth. He approached school life with curiosity and determination, and his gentle nature and positive spirit left a lasting impression on both staff and pupils alike. It is incredibly difficult to comprehend that a life with so much promise has been cut so short, and our whole community is deeply saddened by this loss.

“Although Brodan had moved on from Tillington Manor, he will always remain a valued part of our school family. We know that many within our community will be feeling this loss deeply, and our thoughts are with everyone who knew and cared for him. We will look to honour and remember Brodan in a way that reflects the impact he had on our school and community, and in liaison with his family, at the right time.

“We understand that this news will be upsetting, and we are here to support any children or families who may be affected or witness to Saturday’s tragic event. I have contacted the relevant support services who will be present at school on Tuesday for pupils who need this. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you feel your child may need additional support during this time.

“Our heartfelt condolences go to Brodan’s parents, his family, his friends, and the wider community. They remain very much in our thoughts at this incredibly difficult time.”

Brodan was also a keen football referee and pool player, according to tributes on Facebook, having played for the U16s Stafford Falcons FC and for the Staffs Bull ‘A’ in pool for the Stafford Institute. A Macclesfield FC U13s tournament on Sunday held a minute’s silence in his memory.

A police cordon remained in place yesterday. A police blue tent was positioned inside the cordon.

Staffordshire Police, West Midlands Ambulance Service and an air ambulance had been scrambled to Holmcroft Park – off Holmcroft Road – at 6.30pm on Saturday. Brodan was pronounced dead around an hour later.

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