The Sunbury community has been paying tribute to Maree and Albert Rizk (below) following their deaths on board Flight MH17 over Ukraine. Here’s what you’ve had to say.
“We not only lost our boss, we lost a dear friend.”
– Note from stagg in the office window at Raine & Horne office in Sunbury.
“Sorry for your loss. May God be with you during this hard time.”
– Note in the office window at Raine & Horne office in Sunbury.
“There are no words, only whys. Love and prayers fo you.”
– Note in the office window at Raine & Horne office in Sunbury.
“They were a great couple to have a around. They were energetic and always smiling. Both were genuine people. We formed a great bond with them and shared birthdays and weekends away with them.”
– Sunbury Kangaroos football manager Mick Streiff
“I purchased my house from you … you changed our lives forever. May you rest in peace.”
– Note left outside Raine & Horne office in Sunbury.
“This wonderful town will miss your great services deeply. You were a true community and family man.”
– Note left outside Raine & Horne office in Sunbury.
“[Albert was] a charismatic person, you couldn’t meet a nicer, friendlier guy. Marie was a tireless worker in the canteen every home game. They were big around the community as well.”
– Sunbury Football Club coach Rick Horwood
“We’ll all get around the Rizk family and support them as much as we can.”
– Sunbury Football Club coach Rick Horwood
“They were fantastic people. Albert was a committee member, sponsor of the club, Maree was a canteen helper, their son plays in our senior football team. They were very generous with their time in the community.”
– Sunbury Football Club president Phil Lithgow
“They were ordinary people who had kids who enjoyed their kids’ sport. It’s just so tragic. It’s horrible and it’s not fair.”
– Hume councillor Ann Potter
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