Flags are flying at half-mast in Windsor Gardens, Cardiff in tribute to the 13-year-old boy who sadly died in the River Taff earlier this week. Aryan Ghoniya was found near Melingriffith water pump in the river on Tuesday, June 21 at 5.45pm after a huge emergency services operation to find him.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Aryan was unable to be resuscitated and was declared deceased at the scene. The day after his death, Aryan's heartbroken family shared a poignant tribute to their beloved son and said he was their "Little Professor" who was "brilliant at maths, an all-rounder academically" and "very charming and caring".
Now, in their final statement following the passing of their son, Aryan's family have praised the local community and a local councillor for arranging a place where his friends can go to "leave a message or a tribute and remember the fun and happy times they shared with Aryan" in a local park. They visited Windsor Gardens in the Radyr area of the city and were moved at the sight of Indian and Welsh flags flying at half-mast and flowers, cards and balloons having been left in the park in a beautiful tribute to Aryan.
