Fly High Jed - family wishes in lieu of flowers

It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write to inform you that Jed Cahill passed away last Friday afternoon after a

courageous battle against brain cancer. Jed was just 43 years of age, which proves that the brightest of stars sometimes also burn the fastest.

Jed was one of the kindest men I have ever known. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He always saw the

good in people even when they perhaps could not see it in themselves. Again and again, I witnessed Jed simply do

things for people – not because it was expected; not because he would be rewarded, but just because he adored

people. He had a heart of oceanic proportions.

Jed was loud and loving – his booming voice and raucous laughter were like a rallying cry for joy. He was the Pied Piper for our Nippers; a once in a generation leader who simply radiated love for our littlest Vikings. It’s hard to know who had the better time – Jed or the kids!

Jed introduced the Vikings Oath which called for allegiance and obedience (for example, I will not throw sand!). The kids would place a little hand over each heart and repeat the words back to Jed. What I know to be true is that Jed will live

on in each of those little hearts – and in each of ours. His was a life that touched so many others. Knowing Jed simply

changed you for the better.

I know you’ll all be hurting as am I. But I also know that all of you will now close ranks around Jed’s family and friends and hold them close to help and support them through this loss.

Jed’s funeral will be held on Monday, 27 June 2022 @ 11am at the Mosiac Baptist Church in Mudgeeraba with a wake to follow at the Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Lifesaving Club.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked instead for donations to be made to the Currumbin Beach Vikings Nipper

Club Redevelopment.

Please take care of one another at this sad time.

Yours sincerely

Benny Munro

President