A Father’s Unimaginable Loss: Gurshabad’s Tragic Death

With a heartbroken soul and a pain too deep to put into words, I am forced to share the most devastating loss a parent could ever experience. My 8-year-old son, Gurshabad Singh, was taken from us far too soon in a tragic accident that no one should ever have to endure. He drowned in a pool at a vacant property in northern Victoria, a place meant to showcase a home, not a place where a life would be lost.

The reality of what happened is still surreal. Gurshabad was a vibrant, happy child—a boy full of curiosity, laughter, and energy. He had his whole life ahead of him, and in the blink of an eye, that future was stolen. We never imagined that a simple outing to explore a display home could end in the unthinkable. No parent should ever have to bury their child, let alone due to a lack of basic safety measures that could have prevented this tragedy.

The Call for Action: No More Families Should Suffer

In the wake of this incomprehensible loss, I find myself asking: how could this happen? How could a property, designed for families to view and explore, allow a pool—potentially a deadly hazard—to be left unattended and unprotected? Gurshabad’s death could have been prevented with simple, yet crucial safety measures, and I am now speaking out, not just for my son, but for every family out there. No other parent should ever have to experience the pain we are living through.

I am calling on authorities, real estate developers, and property owners to implement stronger safety protocols at display homes. These homes are meant to attract families, yet many fail to secure the very dangers that could cause irreversible harm. It is beyond my comprehension that an unattended pool, with no barriers or warnings, was left unprotected, allowing a child to wander into such a dangerous situation. We must demand that regulations be enforced, requiring fencing, alarms, and better oversight to ensure that something like this never happens again.

Honoring Gurshabad’s Memory: A Lifelong Mission

Gurshabad will never be forgotten. His laughter, his smile, the light he brought into our lives—all of that will live on in our hearts forever. But as we grieve and try to make sense of this senseless loss, we find solace in knowing that his legacy can inspire change. I will fight for stronger safety measures, not just for my son, but for every child who deserves a safe environment to explore.

The pain of losing Gurshabad is unbearable, but if his story can prevent another tragedy, if his memory can spark the change that saves another child’s life, then his passing will not be in vain. I will carry this mission forward, no matter how difficult it becomes. This is not just about me and my family; it is about protecting every child who is at risk. No more children should be lost to preventable accidents.