Emotional moment crowd sings 'I am Australian' at Bondi Beach vigil
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A poignant scene of togetherness unfolded at Bondi Beach’s memorial site when a young man started singing The Seekers’ 1995 classic, “I am Australian.”

In the midst of a gathering where hundreds came to honor the memory of the 15 victims from Sunday’s tragic terrorist attack, his voice rose with the well-known tune.

He sang, “I am, you are, we are Australian,” resonating deeply with all present.

Matthew began singing I am Australian at the memorial site in Bondi. (TikTok)

Gradually, more individuals joined in, creating a unified chorus among the diverse group of mourning Sydneysiders.

A video capturing this heartfelt moment was shared online, with a caption noting that tears filled the eyes of everyone present.

Matthew replied to the video and identified himself as the young man who was singing.

He said it had been a tough few days for him since the terrorist attack and that he was quite nervous to sing, but wanted to do something that showed the Jewish community they deserve to be safe in Australia.

“But it was wonderful to see everyone so kind and so supportive,” he said.

Australia is mourning the nine-minute attack at the country’s most popular beach. (Getty)

“I wanted to do just something small to show that we as a city, and as a person with a disability myself, that the disability community supports the Bondi Beach, and Australian Jewish community, and that they’re welcome here, and deserve to be safe, just like everyone of all backgrounds and faith,” he said.

Australia is mourning the nine-minute attack at the country’s most popular beach, which left 15 people, more than 40 injured and countless lives changed forever.

A pile of flowers, candles and messages are growing at the memorial site outside Bondi Pavillon.

The families of the victims and political figures like Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, NSW Premier Chris Minns and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have attended to pay tribute.

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