'I want answers': Mum grieving after FIFO son dies on Bali holiday
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The mother of a Queensland FIFO worker who died on holiday in Bali has called his death “suspicious” as tributes continue to pour in.
Noosa man Byron Haddow died on Monday morning while holidaying on the Indonesian island, prompting a flood of messages online from family, friends, fellow mining workers and a local football club.

Mother Chantal Haddow said the family was “humbled and forever grateful” for the support they’d already received.

Noosa man Byron Haddow died on Monday morning while holidaying on the Indonesian island, prompting a flood of messages online from family, friends, fellow mining workers and a local football club. (Instagram/@bizza_hads_)

“We are still chasing answers as to how our fit healthy 23 yr old son wound up dead in his private villa,” she posted in a comment on Facebook responding to some unkind comments from strangers.

“No it wasn’t a scooter accident! No it wasn’t his first time in Bali either!

“We believe it’s suspicious & are going through the avenues to get it investigated which will hold up the process of not only having him returned home but also the release of any monies!

“I want answers more than anyone!”

Shania Chapman, who organised an online fundraiser, asked people to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers.

“A son, brother, and friend to many taken way too soon,” she wrote. 

“As many of you know he was living his life to the fullest, working away, and achieving so many things.”

Noosa man Byron Haddow died on Monday morning while holidaying on the Indonesian island, prompting a flood of messages online from family, friends, fellow mining workers and a local football club. (Byron Haddow)

Chantal said the 23-year-old’s travel insurance would get her son’s body home but wouldn’t cover the cost of some other things. 

She said the online fundraiser was set up by Byron’s friends as a “kind gesture to help support us”.

“All donations have been made by family & friends of Byron which goes to show how truly loved he was by his community & we are very humbled & forever grateful for that,” she wrote.

Katie Vider said Byron, known to many as “Bizza”, was the “type of guy to give the shirt off his back”.

“Byron was the funny, kind and considerate friend that you could always count on,” she said on Facebook.

Noosa man Byron Haddow died on Monday morning while holidaying on the Indonesian island, prompting a flood of messages online from family, friends, fellow mining workers and a local football club. (GoFundMe)

“I can’t remember how many years it’s been since I met him, but I know it’s been many years of love and laughter.”

The Buderim Wanderers Football Club, where Byron’s brother Taison played, and the hugely popular Jobs in Mining Facebook page were among others to pay tribute.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has been contacted for comment.

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