Mr Sherriff's brother, Brett, told the Herald today that he did not blame anyone for what happened. "Kadin and Verg were two of my childhood friends. I don't hold any bad feelings towards anyone."
He also spoke about his brother, a farmhand who, like Mr Wallace and Mr Vergeer, had lived in Australia for several years. "He was the best f***ing human you could imagine."
Relatives of Mr Wallace and Mr Vergeer did not wish to comment.
Mr Vergeer, who leaves behind a young son, became engaged this month. His fiancee, Lauren Withers, posted a heartbreaking tribute to him on Facebook yesterday.
Dylan Sherriff died in the car crash. Photo / Facebook
"You were my soulmate, my best friend, my everything. The future seemed so promising for us and I struggle with the idea that it's now all just a beautiful dream I had.
"We really were both so unbelievably happy. I know [you're] here with me now, you will watch over me and your beautiful little boy who you loved so deeply."
Jeremy Vergeer leaves behind a young son. Photo / Facebook
Mr Sherriff and Mr Vergeer were to have been groomsmen for fellow former Southlander Rory Watt when he marries in Esperance in July. Last night he was mourning the deaths of mates he regarded as family. "They were my brothers, basically," he told the Herald.
"We all did everything together. They were just awesome boys."
They became best mates after they moved to Western Australia to work, Mr Watt said.
"I've been here for nine years and Jeremy said he wanted to come over. I contacted one of my old bosses and said, 'I've got a mate who wants to come over and work'."
Mr Sherriff followed afterwards, before Mr Wallace arrived.
Mr Watt did not want to comment on revelations Mr Wallace seemingly took his own life after surviving the crash.
Family members and friends are now gathering in Esperance, where a memorial service will be held for the trio tomorrow. Plans are being made to bring the men back to New Zealand for their farewell services.
All three deaths had been referred to the coroner.
