Natalie Becker, overwhelmed with emotion, addressed the assembled crowd, flanked by her husband and daughter for support.

“I know my beautiful boy would have done it all over again without hesitation because that’s exactly who he was,” Mrs. Becker expressed through tears.

Amidst her grief, she also expressed heartfelt thanks to the strangers who displayed the same bravery as her son.

“I am grateful to you for your efforts. Thank you, Anthony, for reassuring my son that his family loved him; those were the last words he heard,” she poignantly noted.

A memorial continues to grow at the spot where the hospital security guard tragically passed away.

The area is now adorned with a collection of flowers, candles, and messages from strangers who, although they never met him, are deeply moved by his selfless actions.

“The number of people gathered here is a powerful reflection of just how many lives Aidan has touched,” local Farrell Paton said.

“Rest in peace Aidan, a real hero.”

The Becker family say they have been overwhelmed with their community’s outpouring of love.

More than $100,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser.

“The only reason we’re here and not curled up in a ball somewhere is because of each and everyone one of you,” Mrs Becker said.

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