The family of a British man who died while celebrating his 26th birthday in Bali are raising thousands of pounds to bring his body home.
Joseph O’Sullivan, from Coventry, died following a motorcycle crash on the Indonesian island, where he had travelled to visit friends after living and working in Australia for almost two years.
His family say they are still waiting for answers about the circumstances surrounding his death and remain unsure whether the incident happened on June 17 or 18.
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A GoFundMe appeal set up by his cousin, Susan Love has already raised more than £9,000 towards a £12,000 target to cover the cost of repatriating Joseph to the UK and helping his family lay him to rest, as reported by Need To Know.
In the fundraiser, Susan wrote: “Hi my name is Susan I am Joes cousin and close family member. As many are aware we received the tragic and devastating news of Joseph’s passing and we really need to get him home and help his mum Veronica lay him to rest.
“Joseph was kind caring funny and he was enjoying every day while travelling in Australia, living his best life. He had a smile that would light up any room.
“Life is cruel and so unfair and we as a family would appreciate any help we can.
“Life is so short, please hug your loved ones a little tighter and live your life have fun and smile. Let’s bring Sully home and give him the send off he truly deserves.”
His death was announced by his sister Patricia O’Sullivan on Facebook on Friday (19 June).
She wrote: “Just to let everyone know that my little brother Joseph has sadly passed away in a tragic accident.
“We are all in shock, love him very much, can’t believe he gone. RIP Joseph, my little brother.”
In a later post shared alongside the fundraising appeal, she added: “Can’t even believe I’m writing this. Joseph was loved by so many, taken way too soon. We all still in shock, still don’t feel real.
“Please help bring Joseph home. Anything appreciated. Give him the send off he deserves.”
Another family member, Johanna Love, shared a photograph of Joseph and wrote: “Oh Joe. I have no words. Such devastating news this morning. Let’s get you back home where you belong.”
She later added in another post: “We will get you home cuz.”
According to Coventry Live, Joseph had travelled to Bali to visit friends while celebrating his birthday after spending almost two years living and working in Perth, Australia.
The publication reported that he died following an unexplained motorcycle crash and that his family are still awaiting official information about exactly what happened.
The fundraiser has so far attracted more than 220 donations as friends, relatives and well-wishers rally to help bring Joseph back to the UK.
