Plaque unveiled for man who died trying to save teenager
A plaque honoring Aidan Becker was unveiled at Mernda train station on June 29, 2026, commemorating his heroism after he died while saving a 14-year-old boy from a machete attack. His mother, Natalie, expressed gratitude for community support, while four teenage boys are charged with his murder. Becker was remembered as a kind young man who acted selflessly.
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Published 29 Jun 2026, 07:12 UTC · Updated 29 Jun 2026, 07:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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