A grief-stricken family have paid tribute to a young Qantas pilot after his ‘sudden and unexpected’ death.
QantasLink pilot Harrison Edward Allchin, 30, died unexpectedly while on the Gold Coast on October 13.
The 30-year-old had been working for the regional airline as a first officer since 2018.
His sister, Brittany shared a heart-wrenching tribute on Facebook to her ‘super human’ who she saw in Sydney just one week before his death.
Tributes have flown for QantasLink pilot Harry Allchin (pictured) after his ‘sudden and unexpected’ death
‘My little bro, how do we go on without you! The pain in our hearts is unbearable. Our best mate, who we were completely and utterly blessed with in this life to be chosen as our brother,’ Brittany wrote.
‘The awesome foursome will never be the same, our lives have changed forever. You should be here with us, walking alongside us – making us laugh like you always would you funny bastard!
‘It feels so surreal and strange to be writing this but I just have so much I want to say and I want everyone to know how much of a super human you were Hazza. The most pure salt of the earth person, vibrating on the most highest of frequencies.
‘You did more in your 30 years than anyone would in a whole lifetime! You are the epitome of living life to the f***ing fullest!
‘I’ve never known love and hurt so deep until now. You might be my little bro, but the mark you’ve left on us all is anything but little, it’s immeasurable.
‘This can’t be real Wake us up from this nightmare.’ Fly high Hazza Bro, until I get to hang with you again. I will love you always and forever.’
Friends of Mr Allchin also shared touching tributes to the young pilot, who was remembered for his ‘trademark mullet and silver sunglasses’.
His friend Belle started a GoFundMe campaign to help Mr Allchin’s family with funeral expenses.
‘We lost a dear friend, brother and son. Harry was a light in many peoples lives,’ Belle wrote.
‘With his trademark mullet and silver sunglasses, Harry was known for his love for travel, his mates, family and his job. The gravity of the loss of our mate will be felt throughout the community and beyond.
‘The loss of Harry was very sudden and unexpected and his family are now trying to navigate through this process while dealing with their grief. We are hoping to raise funds so we can give Harry the appropriate send off he deserves.’
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