Brit 'Living His Dream Life' Died In Tragic Church Skylight Accident In Australia.

By Zainab Pervez in News On 8th March 2022
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Family members say Jordan, from Gwynedd, Wales, has always wanted to live in Australia – and was “living the dream” at the time of his death.

He had been out along with his associates watching a browsing competitors earlier than going out for drinks on the day of the tragedy, Caernarfon Coroner’s Court docket was informed.

The group then walked again in the direction of the lodge the place one in every of his associates,Mitchell Phillpotts, was staying.

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Jordan and Mitchell then determined to climb to the highest of the church, the inquest heard.

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Mitchell said: "On the way back down, I stepped over the skylight as we had done on the way up. I don't remember hearing anything, we were just talking at the time and then I didn't hear him talking anymore."

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"I turned around and he had fallen through the skylight. I don't remember hearing glass break."

Mitchell immediately broke the door to the church to try and help Jordan who was on the ground unresponsive.

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He then shouted to a friend to call an ambulance, but it was too late as Jordan was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A post-mortem examination - which was carried out in Australia beforeJordan's body was repatriated - showed that he sustained "multiple injuries" in the fall.

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In a statement read out during the inquest his mother, Jill Mawson, described her son as a person "full of energy" that was "loved by all".

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Ms Mawson said: "We want to remember our Jordan not for how he died, but for how he lived. He loved life and was an amazing son, grandson, brother, nephew, partner and friend."

"He was loved and adored by all who were lucky to know him. Jordan was so full of energy and enthusiasm and had a zest for adventure - he was happiest when climbing mountains, surfing and snowboarding."

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"He loved getting to know people and had a genuine interest in people's lives and loved listening to people's stories."

"His main goal was always to help anyone who needed help and support and he showered us all with his love."

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"[Jordan's] smile could light up a room and his kindness and ability to see the best in everyone is what we are most proud of. He will always be our shining star and the love for our boy is forever strong."

After his death, Jordan's family set up the Jordan Baker Foundation in a bid to make a "positive difference in people's lives". More than £31,000 has been raised in his memory.