Paviter Singh Bassi had so much more to offer, which is making his gruesome death that much harder to process for his family and friends.

At just 21 years of age, the young Brampton man was already taking huge strides to help the children in his community.

“He did so much to help people,” said brother-in-law Jamie McMahon, who was one of dozens of people who attended a vigil Wednesday night at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School, where Bassi. “He was a real community hero, a real role model.”

McMahon told a story of a homemade gym that Bassi erected in his garage, complete with weights and exercise equipment, so that youths in his neighbourhood would have a place to congregate and stay out of trouble while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Three people have been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in relation to the vicious stick beating on Monday, March 19.

Bassi was rushed to a Toronto trauma centre and died as a result of his injuries.

On Friday, March 23, police arrested and charged 21-year-old Gurraj Bassi of Brampton with first-degree murder.

Peel Regional Police said there is no familial relation between the victim and the accused individuals. Gurraj Bassi is the cousin of Karanvir Singh Bassi, who was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the same incident on Tuesday, March 20.

On Thursday, March 22, another man, Guryodh Singh Khattra, was arrested and charged for first-degree murder.

The beating took place around 6 p.m. in front of Sandalwood Heights Secondary School. Bassi’s truck, which police believe he drove to the area, was left at the scene well after the beating occurred.