Shoreham air crash: Mark Trussler's funeral held

Mark Trussler went to watch the Vulcan bomber at the air show

The funeral of Mark Trussler, one of the victims of the Shoreham air disaster, has been held in Sussex.

Mr Trussler, 54, from Worthing, was killed alongside 10 other people when a vintage Hawker Hunter jet crashed on to traffic on the A27 on 22 August.

The father of six, who was a motorcycle enthusiast, went to watch the last flight of the Vulcan bomber which was due to take place that day.

His funeral was held at Worthing Crematorium.

The cortege included an escort of Mr Trussler's fellow motorcyclists.

Flowers at Mr Trussler's funeral included a tribute from his fiancee Giovanna Chirico

His fiancée, Giovanna Chirico, said: "He was an amazing dad who had a passion for motorbikes and rugby.

"He would do anything for his kids and they couldn't have asked for a better dad."

Celebrant Terri Shanks said the service was a celebration of Mr Trussler's life.

"Mark lived life to the full with enthusiasm, with a smile and with so much love especially for his family, for Giovanna and his six beautiful children," she said.

"It's all of that we truly wanted to celebrate and to encapsulate his character."

Thousands of tributes in memory of the 11 people killed in the Shoreham air crash were left on the toll bridge which crosses the River Adur

The remaining fresh flowers have been placed with photographs and messages at the entrance to the bridge

The last of the thousands of floral tributes laid on the "Bridge of Flowers" following the disaster have now been removed by volunteers.

The toll bridge became a focal point for people wishing to commemorate those who died.

A few remaining fresh flowers have been placed at the entrance to the bridge along with photographs and messages in tribute to the victims.

Messages and cards left on the bridge are being preserved by West Sussex County Council archivists.

Discussions are continuing in the town about a permanent memorial.

The victims:

(Top row, left to right) Matt Jones, Matthew Grimstone, Jacob Schilt, Maurice Abrahams, Richard Smith. (Bottom row, left to right) Mark Reeves, Tony Brightwell, Mark Trussler, Daniele Polito, Dylan Archer, Graham Mallinson

• Matt Jones, 24 - a personal trainer

• Daniele Polito, 23 - he was travelling in the same car as Mr Jones

• Matthew Grimstone, 23 - a Worthing United footballer who worked as a groundskeeper at Brighton & Hove Albion

• Jacob Schilt, 23 - a Worthing United player travelling to a match with Mr Grimstone

• Maurice Abrahams, 76 - a chauffeur on his way to pick up a bride on her wedding day

• Richard Smith, 26, and Dylan Archer, 42 - friends who were going for a bike ride on the South Downs

• Mark Reeves, 53 - he had taken his motorcycle to the perimeter of Shoreham Airport to take photos of the planes

• Tony Brightwell, 53 - an aircraft enthusiast who had learned to fly at Shoreham airfield

• Mark Trussler, 54 - thought to have been riding his motorcycle on the A27

• Graham Mallinson, 72 - a keen photographer and retired engineer