SAD NEWS update young Sydney boy involved in Barcelona terror attack

The young seven-year-old boy lost in the Barcelona terror attack has been confirmed dead, with his family saying they were ‘blessed’ to have had him in their lives.

Relatives of Julian Cadman, a dual British-Australian national, appealed for information about his whereabouts after he became separated from his mother in the massacre.

His father Andrew was reportedly taken to the forensic institute, which includes a mortuary, when he arrived from his home in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday.

Julian’s mother – who is from the Philippines and known as Jom – is recovering in hospital with broken legs after being hit by the van driven by an ISIS jihadi. She was in the city with her son for her niece’s wedding.

In a statement, released by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia, his family said: ‘Julian was a much loved and adored member of our family, reports Daily Mail.

‘As he was enjoying the sights of Barcelona with his mother, Julian was sadly taken from us. He was so energetic, funny and cheeky, always bringing a smile to our faces.

‘We are so blessed to have had him in our lives and will remember his smiles and hold his memory dear to our hearts.

‘We would like to thank all those who helped us in searching for Julian. Your kindness was incredible during a difficult time.

‘We also acknowledge we are not the only family to be affected by the events, our prayers and thoughts are with all people affected.’

Our thoughts are with all involved in this horrific incident. RIP Julian x

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18 Comments

- - mom94125 said
  - 01 Sep 2017
    9:32 pm
this was a sad outcome for the family. hopefully they are getting all the support, physically and financially that they need.

- - ella12 said
  - 30 Aug 2017
    2:14 pm
This is just utterly sad and devastating. RIP sweet little boy.

- - mom64736 said
  - 27 Aug 2017
    7:57 pm
It’s so unfathomable that this boy died in this circumstance.

- - mom19782016 said
  - 25 Aug 2017
    8:09 pm
Devastated for this family, what a tragedy.

- - tessie said
  - 22 Aug 2017
    8:46 am
What a tragic end to a beautiful boys’ life. My deepest sympathy to his family

- - Ellen said
  - 22 Aug 2017
    2:49 am
Sad to see his death confirmed.
My thought and prayers go out to Julian’s family and indeed to all affected by this massacre.

- - mom101628 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    10:54 pm
I guess I thought this would be the outcome after this length of time. Such a tragedy for all involved in this senseless killing. RIP little man. May your parents remember happy times with you.

- - taynik46 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    10:38 pm
may he rest in peace, poor Julian – another life taken too soon to terror 🙁

- - mom94378 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    10:10 pm
Remembered in my prayers. The world sucks at times.

- - mom112217 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    6:54 pm
A gorgeous young boy gone,so sad to read as we were hoping he would be found alive.

- - nadine_hill said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    6:11 pm
Such an horrific act … and such a tragic outcome for this family …. RIP little man!

- - rovermum said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    5:38 pm
This is just so devastating for his parents. I was so hopeful they would find him alive, somewhere. Just so sad.

- - mom93821 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    2:54 pm
So much sadness at this story. Every sympathy to this family – an unimaginable tragedy for them.

- - nealsq said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    1:52 pm
Poor little guy, deepest condolences to all who loved him

- - cherz said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    1:26 pm
Rest in the arms of the Lord sweet boy.
Love sent to all affected by this horrible act.

- - mom206279 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    12:30 pm
Such a tragedy. I will never understand how someone can murder children in the name of religion.

- - mom90758 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    11:58 am
Really sad. And I don’t know if any of you noticed yesterday in Facebook fake news that he was found in a hospital and he was alive. Terrible. Why journalists spread this news? It makes everything even worse. Such a sweet little boy. What a tragedy! 🙁

- - june11 said
  - 21 Aug 2017
    11:45 am
A tragic loss of a young beautiful boy who had a long life ahead of him.
I hope his Mum makes a full recovery quickly. She is probably in schock as well as having two broken legs. My sympathy to his family, other relatives and friends