A HAPPY girl who was compassionate towards everyone she knew - that's how friends will remember Maddisyn Stephen who died this week in a shocking road accident at Alexandra Hills .
The 14-year-old Alexandra Hills High School student was killed when a car carrying six teenagers rolled and crashed into a tree on Hanover Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Five others in the car, the eldest 17, were taken to hospital.
On Wednesday, Maddie's school friends gathered at the scene of the fatality. Holding hands, some crying, they placed flowers at the site, comforting each other and saying prayers for Maddie.
Her Year 8 school friends, Adam McDonnell and Shanelle Lema, said Maddie had been one of their best friends.
"I knew her from school and from the second we started being friends, we were the very best of friends. She was always happy. We love you," Adam said.
Shanelle and Maddie were at primary and high school together.
"She was the happiest person I've ever met and I liked having fun with her. She was never embarrassed to do anything," Shanelle said.
Kiri-ana Rapana said Maddie had been a good person to get to know.
"She was always happy, joyful and she was always there for me and I was for her. When it was hard to get through things she was the one I could lean on. I loved her so much and I will never forget her," Kiri-ana said.
Another friend Holly Harrington said, "She was one of my best friends too, she was always happy and so out there. I love her and I am never going to forget her."
Duff Hola said Maddie was a very cool person.
"She was also considerate and loving and I remember the first time I met her, she was straight forward and easy going. We became good friends. We talked a lot on MSN Messenger and on other websites. May she rest in peace and have a new start in heaven. R.I.P, Maddie!"
Saffron Wargent said she could tell Maddisyn anything.
"Yes, we had many fights through our friendship but we always came to the part of friends forever. You're so beautiful, Maddie. R.I.P You were way too young. I love you," Saffron said.
Dimity Fenton said: "Maddie was such a nice girl. She was always there for you if you needed her and she cared about everyone. She was too young. I love you, Maddie."
A spokesman for Education Queensland said guidance and counselling would be offered to any Alexandra Hills High School students who requested it for as long as required.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of students involved in the crash," he said.
n If you knew Maddisyn and would like to add a tribute to her, you can post a comment on the Bayside Bulletin's Facebook page or at www.bayside bulletin.com.au
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