For the past 20 years he lived in country Victoria, holding a range of positions and working within the local Koori community.
A strong advocate for the Stolen Generation, he was in Canberra for Kevin Rudd’s historic apology earlier this year.
Mr Trevorrow died in East Gippsland today and is survived by his wife Victoria, four children and grandchildren.
I found the strangest email in my in box this morning, from the grandson of the woman who was Bruce Trevorrow’s foster mother after he was removed from his parents the email said, and I quote
Well I guess that Bruce Trevorrow got more, he died this afternoon. No amount of money can compensate for a life of hurt and misery.
From
The grand son of the lady who fostered Bruce as a baby, who had her name dragged through the mud trying to give an under privileged child a decent upbringing. She had this child stolen from her as well, so he was actually stolen twice. But in your opinion he didn’t deserve any compensation from the government. Everyday I hear about less deserving people scamming and raking in millions for what!! A bit of compassion goes along way.
RIP Bruce
I was genuinely surprised that this humble blogger should warrant such an email, but you never know just who is going to read what you write in a blog, or how they might perceive your opinion. So despite any differences that I may have with the writer of this email or others about the case in question I offer my condolences to the the friends and family of Bruce Trevorrow without reservation.
Iain Hall
Filed under: Indigenous Issues, Multiculturalism, obituary | Tagged: compensation claims, reconciliation, Sorry
Yes, well thanks. Bruce was such a close friend to me and so many others.
He didn’t really receive very much recognition from the media in this region, or in this state, for that matter. He was a humble man and a fighter and will always be remembered both as a victim and a victor and a kind, gentle soul.