WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned this story comprises photos of a deceased individual.
The mom of Cassius Turvey has thanked Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for condemning her son's alleged homicide as "racially motivated".
Mechelle Turvey mentioned "it is the phrases the nation has been ready for", as mourners got here collectively in Perth.
"They're simply phrases however they imply a lot to us," she mentioned.
"It is such as you're on the identical web page as our hearts."
Household, shut associates and strangers of their tons of have been reeling from the demise of Cassius at a gathering on Saturday.
"He is not simply my loss, he is everybody's loss, even folks that did not know him," his mom mentioned.
"That is the worst factor to occur however that is simply wonderful, it is simply bringing neighborhood collectively.
"That is black and white, you possibly can see the range of individuals right here."
The ache continues to be uncooked greater than two weeks after the teenager was allegedly crushed with a metallic pole in Center Swan by a 21-year-old man whereas strolling residence from faculty.
The grieving mom now needs the identical acknowledgment she obtained from the Prime Minister from the WA police commissioner.
Col Blanch has beforehand mentioned he cannot speak in regards to the alleged attacker's motivation whereas the case goes by means of the courts.
Whereas Cassius' loss hits hardest right here, the affect has gone international.
Rallies demanding justice are deliberate proper throughout Australia, New Zealand and in Los Angeles.
A fundraiser within the teenager's title has now reached greater than $460,000.
"From little major faculty children organising a icy pole stand to generate profits, small to large - would not matter - thanks a lot," his mom mentioned.
A public candlelit vigil will likely be held at Midland Oval on Monday night time for these eager to pay their respects to and bear in mind the 15-year-old.