Sydney teacher Myron Love has been remembered as a man who "lived life to the fullest" and was "loved by his students" after he was killed in a plane crash in Nepal.
Mr Love, and 71 others, were travelling on a Yeti Airlines flight en route to Pokhara from Kathmandu, when it plummeted into a gorge while attempting to land.
The airline has confirmed everyone on board was killed.
The family of Mr Love, 29, and of his partner Annabelle Bailey, have released a joint statement through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
"We would like to express our deep gratitude for the amazing support shown to us by our family and friends in this time of need," the statement reads.
"Myron has been a rock to both of our families for many years and he has always lived his life to the fullest.
"He has put so much into his short life that most of us couldn't fit into our lifetime.
"We do request at this time that you offer us peace and privacy for us to grieve, and deal with this tragedy."
Comments have been flowing in on social media for Mr Love, 29, who was working as a teacher in Sydney last year.
Some of Mr Love's friends have taken to his Facebook page to pay tribute.
"Going to miss ya mate. Love ya," wrote one friend.
Clovelly Public School parent Anabel Litchfield said Mr Love taught her daughter grade three in 2022.
"He was very loved by his students. Full of energy and life and really loved the kids," Ms Litchfield said.
"My daughter Sunday will be heartbroken when I tell her."
A former pupil of St Andrew's Cathedral School in Sydney, Mr Love has been remembered by its alumni organisation as man with "infectious energy" and a "kind heart".
"We know this news will come as a shock for many in our community so we offer our support, and extend our love to all those affected by his loss in this difficult time," the Old Andreans Association wrote on Facebook.
A spokesperson for the NSW Department of Education said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of Mr Love's death.
The department confirmed the "highly valued" teacher had also recently worked at Bronte Public School.
"Our sincere condolences go to Mr Love's family and the broader school communities," the statement said.
"The schools will be providing counselling and support for all affected students and staff."
Mr Love was also a member of Sydney's Easts Cycling Club — a group that has since cancelled a race scheduled for this evening in his honour.
The club posted on social media about its "much loved member" labelling his death as a "tragic loss".
Nepal has begun a national day of mourning as aviation authorities say they have found the voice and flight data recorders.
Arnico Panday, an adviser to Nepal's minister of home affairs, said the government had set up a panel to investigate the cause of the disaster.
