‘When he got there it was quiet, there was nobody around and he was about to start his workout when he looked over and saw the 15-year-old boy just lying on the bench with a bar right across his neck. He grabbed the bar off his neck and yelled for help.’
‘Yesterday afternoon they (the Shaw family) lost their beautiful Ben and has been able to leave a legacy by donating his tissue and organs to enable recipients have their lives saved and changed forever as a result.
‘As a club we will be assisting to see the world through Ben’s eyes and ensure his legacy lives on in support of his parent’s and family.’
The family themselves have yet to release a statement, but hopefully their loss will remind others to take caution when using gym equipment.