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Adam Smyth, 50, was walking at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, with his wife Katrina on Sunday, when they found themselves in the middle of the horrific attackAdam Smyth, victim of Bondi Beach terror attack, was a devoted Liverpool fan (Image: Supplied)Adam Smyth, a Liverpool FC fan, has been identified as one of the casualties in the devastating Bondi Beach terror attack.The 50-year-old father was walking along the beach when he was struck by gunfire in an act of terrorism. Liverpool supporter Smyth was among 15 people who lost their lives in the assault on the Jewish Hanukkah celebration.Smyth's relatives have shared their devastation in a statement where they reveal "no words can describe the pain of our loss" as they, like many in the Bondi community and families of those affected, struggle to comprehend the atrocity that unfolded.
Smyth is survived by four children and his cherished wife, Katrina, who was accompanying him on Sunday, December 14.The statement read: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Adam Smyth, father of four children and husband to Katrina."Adam and Katrina were walking at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening when they found themselves in the middle of the horrific and devastating attack. We are all trying to come to terms with the senseless shooting, of which Adam was a victim.Grandmother Marika Pogany was killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack (Image: Supplie )"No words can describe the pain of our loss.
Adam and Katrina were living their best lives together. Their shared love of family and friends, travel and sport - if not always the same team - made their time together truly special."Adam’s loves in life were his English Premier League football team Liverpool, his AFL team the Sydney Swans, the NRL’s Manly Sea Eagles and his beloved pets."We will forever cherish the time we have had with him.
