sympathy pours in for 'coward punch' victim The death of king hit victim Daniel Christie has triggered an outpouring of public sympathy, with thousands taking to the NSW Police Facebook page to express their support for the Christie family. A statement issued by the teenager's family soon after his life support was switched off on Saturday attracted about one thousand likes within 20 minutes of being uploaded to the page, a spokesperson for police media said. Eight hours later the statement - an emotional plea to end mindless violence - had been viewed 819,712 times, attracted nearly 25,000 likes and more than 6000 comments, with numbers increasing by the second. Among those who reached out were other victims of violence and many who supported the Christies" call to make "coward punches" a thing of the past. A positive change needs to come from such a negative situation. Daniel lived by the mantra: "If change can be, it's up to me" - and this is something we will always embrace," the statement said. Jennifer Bloor, whose son survived after being king hit as he waited in line at his school canteen, called on NSW to bring closing hour forward. This incident took place in 1991... My son never went back to school," she wrote. God bless you... And NSW close the pubs at midnight again. "Hope you're reading this Barry O'Farrell and bring in minimum sentencing for these cowardly attacks," wrote Simon Robinson. Others commented on the Christies" decision to donate their son's organs and their heroism in reaching out to the public hours after the death of their son. "What an inspiration that at such a sad time for the family Daniel's parents would put this beautiful statement on Facebook," wrote Phil Hainsworth. Jessica Lush was inspired to become an organ donor. I will register myself as an organ donor and start the change you want to see in the world! I just had the conversation with my family," she wrote. The father of the accused, 25 year-old Shaun McNeil, also expressed his sympathy. Telling Channel Nine that his heart goes out to the Christie family.