The grief-stricken family of an Australian man who died while climbing Mount Everest have broken their silence.
Jason Bernard Kennison, 40, conquered Everest’s summit, however, fell sick during the descent and died on Friday, his family said in a statement.
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“It is with absolute broken hearts that our dearly beloved brother, son, cousin, friend passed away Friday 19th climbing Mt Everest,” the post said.
Now, grief-stricken loved ones have paid tribute to Kennison, describing him as ”full of life”.
“He would put his mind to something, set a goal and achieve it,” his family said.
“Whether that be playing footy as a kid, winning motocross races, working around the world in the mining industry and in high-risk environments.
“Everest sort of became like this symbol to me of overcoming those challenges and getting that fulfilment.
“I knew that I was pretty strong mentally. I knew that I was pretty strong physically and those sorts of aspects with resilience and determination — I could push through barriers, I could push through physically and mentally.
“It hasn’t always been healthy, but I’d sort of recognise it as strength.”
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