Raising Money for Russ’ Children in his Memory

Russ tragically and very suddenly died on Monday 27th January 2025. He had been hiking alone, a hobby he had loved since he was very young, and was on his way home. He stopped for fuel and had a sudden medical event, collapsing on the forecourt. People started CPR but were unable to revive him and he died at the scene. Following an autopsy it has been officially confirmed that he died from a DVT that travelled to his lungs and caused a pulmonary embolism. Russ was 40 years old. He had no warning. He leaves behind 3 children, Curtis, Grace and Amelia who were his world, and his Mum and Sister and many many cousins, friends and special people who were the extended family he chose for himself. He was an amazing dad who worshipped his kids and his animals. An extremely talented tattoo artist and mentor and his loss is felt so very deeply.

while money will neither bring him

back to us nor replace him, we are asking people to donate in his memory, in place of flowers, no matter how small, so that the money can be given to his kids so they can have something of their choosing in his memory. It also is an opportunity for the many many people whose lives Russ touched, to reflect and leave a message either of the memories of him. A tribute to him or a message of comfort for his children. Please give as generously as you can and share this fund far and wide.

May his memory and his art live on for eternity

rest easy Russ, finally and eternally in peace