By XAVIER SMERDON
WHEN Werribee teenager Jordyn Hare passed away last year, it was the worst time of his father Jason’s life.
“The fact that he passed away unexpectedly hit me really hard,” Mr Hare said.
But almost one year later to the day, Mr Hare is hoping to use his son’s short life as a source of inspiration to others.
Jordyn was just 18-years-old when he passed away following an epileptic fit.
Next month his family and friends will gather to pay tribute to him while also raising money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Victoria.
The event, Remembering Jordyn, will be a showcase of the entertainment industry, which Jordyn was starting to break into before his death.
Mr Hare said one of the most difficult things about his son’s passing was telling his two other young children.
“We all had moments of weakness in 2013 but now we are trying to make 2014 a more positive year,” he said.
“Life is short and epilepsy is one of those afflictions that strikes randomly and all too often very tragically.
“You can either crumple yourself on the floor and disappear or soldier on.”
The Burnside father said since he started planning the event in July last year there had already been a more positive feeling amongst his family and friends.
Remembering Jordyn will be held on 7 February in North Melbourne.
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