Paul Kueker, a father from Connecticut, tragically died after jumping from a height during a concert at Madison Square Garden over the weekend. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, his daughter, Kloe Kueker, has initiated a fundraising campaign to support her family.
On a GoFundMe page, Kloe Kueker expressed her deep sorrow, stating, “It is with profound sadness that I share the unexpected passing of my beloved father, Paul Kueker, at the age of 51, following a tragic accident.”
She explained that the funds raised will assist the family in giving a proper farewell to her father, whom she described as a “loving father, family man, and friend.”
She further expressed the family’s heartbreak, saying, “The sudden loss of our dad has left our family heartbroken,” and highlighted their struggle to cope with the financial burden of arranging the funeral.
“We have created this fundraiser to help cover funeral and memorial costs and to relieve some of the financial burden during this difficult time,” Kloe added.
As of midday Wednesday, the fundraiser had accumulated over $58,600 in donations, with a goal of $65,000.
At the time of the incident, Paul Kueker was attending a concert by the rock band Goose at Madison Square Garden, celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary with his wife, Kristen. He left his seat, presumably to go to the restroom.
According to sources, Kueker’s wife was sitting three sections away in their assigned seats when the incident occurred. She learned of the tragedy from officials afterward.
Kueker was transported to Bellevue Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The band Goose released statements expressing their sorrow and condolences for the tragic event. They also observed a moment of silence at their next performance.
In a show of support, they released “BIG LOVE” T-shirts, with all proceeds directed to the family’s fundraiser.
The police and the city medical examiner are still investigating the case.
On the fundraising page, Kloe Kueker expressed gratitude to supporters, writing, “Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support. We will forever miss our dad’s love, strength, and the joy he brought into our lives.”
She concluded with a tribute to her father, noting, “His memory will live on through the countless lives he touched and the family he loved so deeply.”
