In a devastating turn of events, a 17-year-old student at Melbourne Grammar School has passed away after suddenly collapsing during rowing training on Tuesday afternoon.
Ed Millear, a Year 12 student, was rushed to the hospital after receiving CPR from a staff member, but sadly succumbed to his condition at 3am on Wednesday morning.
What Happened?
Ed was participating in a rowing machine exercise session at the school’s boat shed on the Yan he collrra River wheapsed. Despite immediate medical attention, including CPR, he was unable to recover.
His family was by his side when he passed away, and they have since released a statement describing Ed as a “loving boy, loved by his family and friends, adored school and loved rowing”.
A Bright Future Cut Short
Ed was a keen rugby player and a valued member of the Second XIII rowing crew. He was also a hardworking and diligent student, with aspirations to pursue a career in commerce.
His headmaster, Phillip Grutzner, remembered Ed as a “wonderful young man, taken far too soon” and a “cheerful, friendly and easy-going person” who demonstrated great care and empathy for his fellow students.
School Community in Mourning
Melbourne Grammar School has flown its flags at half-mast and held an assembly to pay tribute to Ed. School sports have also been cancelled as a mark of respect.
The school community is coming to terms with the loss of their friend and classmate, and the school will provide ongoing support to Ed’s family and affected students.
A Family Legacy
Ed’s family has a long and proud connection to Melbourne Grammar School, with his great great great grandfather graduating from the school in 1884.
A house at the school is even named after Ed’s grandfather. Ed had recently competed in Nagambie and was set to race at the Australian Henley Regatta this weekend.