Parents 'absolutely heartbroken' after 5-year-old killed by falling tree in Chilliwack

A Chilliwack couple has identified theirfive-year-old son, Weston Schwarzfeld, as the boykilled by a falling tree in the city earlier this week.

On Thursday, Chilliwack RCMP saidofficerswere called to the Kingfisher Trail in the Yarrow area of Chilliwack around 12:45 p.m. PT Tuesday. When officers arrived, they found the boy had died from his injuries.

On Friday, Mallory Manley, 35, confirmed her son Weston was theboy killed.

"Weston was a very special boy and we are absolutely heartbroken," Manley said over Facebook Messenger.

"He was honestly the most amazing human being. So kind and goofy and still loved cuddles."

Manley saidWeston was with an outdoor camp group while walking along the trail.

Weston's father, Glen Schwarzfeld, 37, posted on FacebookThursday morning about his son'sdeath.

"He lived every moment of his life full of joy and excitement and brought such happiness and passion to this world," Schwarzfeld wrote. "In his almost six years on earth, he truly made an impact and we know he will be missed by many."

Schwarzfeld said Weston loved his 11-month-oldsister, June, and always wanted to be holding her hand or touching her.

"Everything she did he would say 'I'm so proud of her!'" Schwarzfeld wrote.

"He was the most affectionate and sweetest boy and every day will be a struggle to move on without him. We are still in disbelief and wish more than anything it wasn't true."

Schwarzfeld said on Facebook a celebration of life is being planned.