Parents of student who died after window fall share their story

Samuel Finnemore, 19, died in the early hours on November 1 when he accidentally fell through his bedroom window at Matipo St in the Christchurch suburb of Riccarton. In their first interview at their Devonport home in Auckland, Sam’s parents Lisa and Cameron opened up about their son, who had “the sweetest heart”, and everyone loved. But this does happen and when the police come to your door and say your son’s died, you know there is no mistake.”Lisa and Cameron, parents of Samuel Finnemore. Samuel Finnemore, as a baby, died falling through a window in Christchurch. Hug them and love them.”To donate to Sam’s parents fund for a gifted child, go to givealittle.co.nz/cause/sam-finnemore-tribute