They are the last words of a mother desperately trying to save her child. The last words of a trailblazing advocate for inclusion. The last words of a teacher always inspiring her community. Leonie Jackson, former CEO of the Deaf Society and born profoundly deaf, died just as she lived - bravely, heroically and selflessly. Leonie spent her final hours surrounded by loved ones as she celebrated her 50th birthday, before she tragically drowned off Congo Beach on the NSW south coast two weeks ago while trying to save her child from a deadly rip. Leonie Jackson died in a rip at Congo Beach on the NSW south coast trying to save her son. The Deaf Society posted a tribute to their Facebook page yesterday.
They are the last words of a mother desperately trying to save her child. The last words of a trailblazing advocate for inclusion. The last words of a teacher always inspiring her community. Leonie Jackson, former CEO of the Deaf Society and born profoundly deaf, died just as she lived - bravely, heroically and selflessly. Leonie spent her final hours surrounded by loved ones as she celebrated her 50th birthday, before she tragically drowned off Congo Beach on the NSW south coast two weeks ago while trying to save her child from a deadly rip. Leonie Jackson died in a rip at Congo Beach on the NSW south coast trying to save her son. The Deaf Society posted a tribute to their Facebook page yesterday.