Lucky7
28-06-2008, 04:58 PM
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THEIR double coffin poignantly daubed in red and white, Manchester United-mad brothers Arron and Ben Peak make their final journey yesterday.
The schoolboys – killed in the M6 car smash allegedly caused by a professional footballer – were laid to rest in a soccer-themed funeral, where virtually every mourner wore a red United shirt.
The Old Trafford club’s crest adorned each side of the casket and flowers in the shape of the team’s badge were placed on top.
Rev Malcolm Lorimer borrowed a red shirt from United’s chaplain specially for the service for Arron, ten, and eight-year-old Ben
And he revealed that Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson had written a note to parents Philip and Amanda which now takes pride of place in their living room
Even the order of service leaflets bore United’s crest, with the tear-jerking legend: Forever United.
More than 350 mourners filed into Our Lady of St Lourdes church in Partington, Manchester. Another 100 listened to the service on loudspeakers outside.
Dad Philip, 37, who broke his back and neck in the crash, was pushed into church in his wheelchair by his heartbroken wife, 30.
The sobbing pair comforted each other as a string of close friends paid tribute to their “little angels”.
The boys’ grandfather Nigel Fitzhugh said: “Arron loved football and we were waiting for the day he ran out at Old Trafford. We knew he would make it.
“Ben loved rugby, but was just getting into football too. They were special little boys who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew them. And for those who didn’t, they missed out big-style.” He added: “I have trouble accepting they are gone. It will be difficult not to see them.”
The coffin for Ben and Arron, of Partington, was later carried outside on the shoulders of red-shirted pallbearers for a private burial.
The lads were killed in a horrific crash on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this month as Philip took them for a day out at Silverstone racetrack. Plymouth Argyle footballer Luke McCormick has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who earns around £4,000 a week, is also accused of having no insurance after the crash near Keele services.
It is thought he was driving to Plymouth after attending a teammate’s wedding in Bolton.
The Peak family’s Toyota, which had been travelling in the middle lane, plunged down an embankment and hurtled into trees. Three others in the Toyota – a man of 49 and his sons aged eight and 15 – escaped with minor injuries.
Yesterday’s farewell began at 1.30pm as two white horses with feather plumes pulled a horse-drawn carriage carrying the coffin to the church. Some mourners ordered football-shaped wreaths to fit in with the theme.
Candles were lit in the church to remember the boys’ lives. Rev Lorimer praised their parents’ “love, courage and bravery”.
He said: “The boys loved Manchester United and if you go to the house to see Phil and Amanda, you will probably see a personal letter from Alex Ferguson in the front room.”
Classmates and the boys’ teacher also paid tribute to the “cheeky-faced” pair, before the family moved to the graveside.
Once there, balloons were released to “celebrate and honour” Ben and Arron.
Finally, their shared coffin was lowered into the ground.
Two little Red Devils, United forever in heaven.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1353140.ece
R.I.P
THEIR double coffin poignantly daubed in red and white, Manchester United-mad brothers Arron and Ben Peak make their final journey yesterday.
The schoolboys – killed in the M6 car smash allegedly caused by a professional footballer – were laid to rest in a soccer-themed funeral, where virtually every mourner wore a red United shirt.
The Old Trafford club’s crest adorned each side of the casket and flowers in the shape of the team’s badge were placed on top.
Rev Malcolm Lorimer borrowed a red shirt from United’s chaplain specially for the service for Arron, ten, and eight-year-old Ben
And he revealed that Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson had written a note to parents Philip and Amanda which now takes pride of place in their living room
Even the order of service leaflets bore United’s crest, with the tear-jerking legend: Forever United.
More than 350 mourners filed into Our Lady of St Lourdes church in Partington, Manchester. Another 100 listened to the service on loudspeakers outside.
Dad Philip, 37, who broke his back and neck in the crash, was pushed into church in his wheelchair by his heartbroken wife, 30.
The sobbing pair comforted each other as a string of close friends paid tribute to their “little angels”.
The boys’ grandfather Nigel Fitzhugh said: “Arron loved football and we were waiting for the day he ran out at Old Trafford. We knew he would make it.
“Ben loved rugby, but was just getting into football too. They were special little boys who will be sadly missed by everyone who knew them. And for those who didn’t, they missed out big-style.” He added: “I have trouble accepting they are gone. It will be difficult not to see them.”
The coffin for Ben and Arron, of Partington, was later carried outside on the shoulders of red-shirted pallbearers for a private burial.
The lads were killed in a horrific crash on the M6 in Staffordshire earlier this month as Philip took them for a day out at Silverstone racetrack. Plymouth Argyle footballer Luke McCormick has been charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess alcohol.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper, who earns around £4,000 a week, is also accused of having no insurance after the crash near Keele services.
It is thought he was driving to Plymouth after attending a teammate’s wedding in Bolton.
The Peak family’s Toyota, which had been travelling in the middle lane, plunged down an embankment and hurtled into trees. Three others in the Toyota – a man of 49 and his sons aged eight and 15 – escaped with minor injuries.
Yesterday’s farewell began at 1.30pm as two white horses with feather plumes pulled a horse-drawn carriage carrying the coffin to the church. Some mourners ordered football-shaped wreaths to fit in with the theme.
Candles were lit in the church to remember the boys’ lives. Rev Lorimer praised their parents’ “love, courage and bravery”.
He said: “The boys loved Manchester United and if you go to the house to see Phil and Amanda, you will probably see a personal letter from Alex Ferguson in the front room.”
Classmates and the boys’ teacher also paid tribute to the “cheeky-faced” pair, before the family moved to the graveside.
Once there, balloons were released to “celebrate and honour” Ben and Arron.
Finally, their shared coffin was lowered into the ground.
Two little Red Devils, United forever in heaven.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1353140.ece
R.I.P