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| The family of a young father who was travelling with one of the known victims of the Shoreham airshow disaster and has not been seen since have appealed for information about his whereabouts, but asked people not to jump to conclusions. | The family of a young father who was travelling with one of the known victims of the Shoreham airshow disaster and has not been seen since have appealed for information about his whereabouts, but asked people not to jump to conclusions. |
| Related: Shoreham air crash: up to 20 people may have died, police say | Related: Shoreham air crash: up to 20 people may have died, police say |
| Daniele Polito, of Worthing, was travelling home from work on Saturday with Matt Jones, the personal trainer who died in the accident, reported Brighton paper the Argus. Polito has not been seen since. | Daniele Polito, of Worthing, was travelling home from work on Saturday with Matt Jones, the personal trainer who died in the accident, reported Brighton paper the Argus. Polito has not been seen since. |
| His sister Marina appealed for information about what had happened to the former Worthing College student, but told people not to jump to the conclusion that he had died before the facts could be established. Ruth Cox, his mother-in-law, said on Facebook: “Daniele Polito is still missing. He was with Matt Jones on their way back from work when the plane crashed, he is my grandson’s dad.” | His sister Marina appealed for information about what had happened to the former Worthing College student, but told people not to jump to the conclusion that he had died before the facts could be established. Ruth Cox, his mother-in-law, said on Facebook: “Daniele Polito is still missing. He was with Matt Jones on their way back from work when the plane crashed, he is my grandson’s dad.” |
| The family of Giovanna Chirico, a mother of four, have asked for her to be left in peace after she was inundated with messages after posting that her fiancé had been missing since Saturday. | The family of Giovanna Chirico, a mother of four, have asked for her to be left in peace after she was inundated with messages after posting that her fiancé had been missing since Saturday. |
| In an appeal on Facebook, she wrote that Mark Trussler had been missing since the crash: “Mark Trussler missing was riding an all-black motorbike … if anyone has any details please contact Giovanna Chirico … he was at Shoreham airport today … hoping he just doesn’t have mobile signal, love u babe.” | In an appeal on Facebook, she wrote that Mark Trussler had been missing since the crash: “Mark Trussler missing was riding an all-black motorbike … if anyone has any details please contact Giovanna Chirico … he was at Shoreham airport today … hoping he just doesn’t have mobile signal, love u babe.” |
| A car company, Chariots Chauffeurs, said it also believed that one of its drivers, who was at the wheel of a Daimler wedding car on its way to pick up a bride for her wedding, had been killed. | |
| Rebecca Asekaran and her now-husband Rajendran told reporters their thoughts were with the family of the as yet unnamed driver. He had been set to drive Asekaran from her home in Goring-by-Sea to her wedding in Findon but never arrived. | |
| Jay Sherwin, the company’s owner, said: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of our driver who was caught up in the tragic air crash on Saturday afternoon in Shoreham, West Sussex. We ask the media to respect the privacy of his family. We will be making no further comments at this sad time.” | Jay Sherwin, the company’s owner, said: “Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of our driver who was caught up in the tragic air crash on Saturday afternoon in Shoreham, West Sussex. We ask the media to respect the privacy of his family. We will be making no further comments at this sad time.” |
| The names of three victims have already emerged. Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23, are believed to have been killed on the way to play in a football match for their club Worthing United. It also emerged that Jones, 24, from Littlehampton, was among the victims. In a message thanking those who sent messages of support, his sister called him the “best son, brother and uncle”. | The names of three victims have already emerged. Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, both 23, are believed to have been killed on the way to play in a football match for their club Worthing United. It also emerged that Jones, 24, from Littlehampton, was among the victims. In a message thanking those who sent messages of support, his sister called him the “best son, brother and uncle”. |
| A motorcyclist and two cyclists are also among those feared to be among the dead. As the task of sifting through the wreckage continued, police said they believed that as many as 20 people may have died. | A motorcyclist and two cyclists are also among those feared to be among the dead. As the task of sifting through the wreckage continued, police said they believed that as many as 20 people may have died. |
| Family and friends have paid tribute to their loved ones, including Grimstone, a goalkeeper known to his friends as “Grimbles”, and midfielder Schilt, both 23. Grimstone’s family said they were in “total shock”. His parents, Sue and Phil, and brothers, David and Paul, from Brighton, said in a statement: “He was the kindest person you could ever meet with a great wit. In his 23 years, we can honestly say he never lost his temper. | Family and friends have paid tribute to their loved ones, including Grimstone, a goalkeeper known to his friends as “Grimbles”, and midfielder Schilt, both 23. Grimstone’s family said they were in “total shock”. His parents, Sue and Phil, and brothers, David and Paul, from Brighton, said in a statement: “He was the kindest person you could ever meet with a great wit. In his 23 years, we can honestly say he never lost his temper. |
| “Matt has been taken from us at just 23 and we still think he is going to walk through the front door any minute now. Our family wish deepest sympathy to the family of Jacob Schilt, who was travelling to Worthing with Matthew for Saturday’s game, also the families of the other victims.” | “Matt has been taken from us at just 23 and we still think he is going to walk through the front door any minute now. Our family wish deepest sympathy to the family of Jacob Schilt, who was travelling to Worthing with Matthew for Saturday’s game, also the families of the other victims.” |
| Jones had recently returned from travelling in India and Australia, and had just celebrated passing his level three practical exam to become a personal trainer. His sister Becky confirmed on Facebook that he had been killed. She tried to call him after hearing that the jet had crashed into the dual carriageway, but he did not answer. | Jones had recently returned from travelling in India and Australia, and had just celebrated passing his level three practical exam to become a personal trainer. His sister Becky confirmed on Facebook that he had been killed. She tried to call him after hearing that the jet had crashed into the dual carriageway, but he did not answer. |
| She had thought he was safe after a friend claimed to have seen him on the beach, but later learned he had been involved in the incident. Becky wrote: “We have been overwhelmed with hundreds of messages, I can’t possibly reply to everyone, so thank you. | She had thought he was safe after a friend claimed to have seen him on the beach, but later learned he had been involved in the incident. Becky wrote: “We have been overwhelmed with hundreds of messages, I can’t possibly reply to everyone, so thank you. |
| “We are just in absolute shock still and devastated that this has happened to us. We love Matt more than anything. He was the best son, brother and uncle to my girls. Words can’t describe what we are all going through. Thank you everyone who has tried to help.” | “We are just in absolute shock still and devastated that this has happened to us. We love Matt more than anything. He was the best son, brother and uncle to my girls. Words can’t describe what we are all going through. Thank you everyone who has tried to help.” |
| Bouquets were left in the front garden of the Jones family home. Attached to one was a card that read “shine bright like a diamond”, while another had a note saying “some things will never be the same again”. | Bouquets were left in the front garden of the Jones family home. Attached to one was a card that read “shine bright like a diamond”, while another had a note saying “some things will never be the same again”. |
| Team-mates and friends of the two footballers paid tribute to “two absolute gents”. Worthing United called them “essential members” of the club. A statement read: “Grimbles was our first-team goalkeeper, 23 years of age and a huge talent, quiet and reserved but a brilliant player with a huge potential to go further in the game. Jacob was also 23 years of age, small in stature and a tenacious midfielder, also very skilful, with an eye for goal. The pair had both been essential members of the squad, helping them win the double last season and making it the club’s most successful on record. | Team-mates and friends of the two footballers paid tribute to “two absolute gents”. Worthing United called them “essential members” of the club. A statement read: “Grimbles was our first-team goalkeeper, 23 years of age and a huge talent, quiet and reserved but a brilliant player with a huge potential to go further in the game. Jacob was also 23 years of age, small in stature and a tenacious midfielder, also very skilful, with an eye for goal. The pair had both been essential members of the squad, helping them win the double last season and making it the club’s most successful on record. |
| “At this point we don’t know how or if we will cope with this. Worthing United is a family, part of the football family. We have been moved by the number of tributes to them that we have received from our fellow clubs and from the public. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Matt and Jacob.” | “At this point we don’t know how or if we will cope with this. Worthing United is a family, part of the football family. We have been moved by the number of tributes to them that we have received from our fellow clubs and from the public. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of Matt and Jacob.” |
| A minute’s silence honouring the crash victims was held at Brighton & Hove Albion’s stadium, where Grimstone had been part of the ground staff for the past seven years. Schilt had played alongside Grimstone in a Brighton supporters’ team for a Robert Eaton Memorial Fund (REMF) match against Crystal Palace at Lewes in April. | A minute’s silence honouring the crash victims was held at Brighton & Hove Albion’s stadium, where Grimstone had been part of the ground staff for the past seven years. Schilt had played alongside Grimstone in a Brighton supporters’ team for a Robert Eaton Memorial Fund (REMF) match against Crystal Palace at Lewes in April. |
| Chris Hughton, the Brighton manager, said: “We are all shocked and deeply saddened by this news. Matt has been part of a great team we have at the club, and our thoughts go out to his and Jacob’s families at this devastating time.” | Chris Hughton, the Brighton manager, said: “We are all shocked and deeply saddened by this news. Matt has been part of a great team we have at the club, and our thoughts go out to his and Jacob’s families at this devastating time.” |
| Paul Barber, the club’s chief executive, said: “Matt’s been a very popular member of our ground staff team and has proved to be an absolute credit to the club and his boss Steve Winterburn. I also got to know Jacob as one of the REMF squad, during the coaching sessions we held leading up to this year’s charity match against Crystal Palace. As well as being a very good footballer, Jacob is a popular and impressive young man.” | Paul Barber, the club’s chief executive, said: “Matt’s been a very popular member of our ground staff team and has proved to be an absolute credit to the club and his boss Steve Winterburn. I also got to know Jacob as one of the REMF squad, during the coaching sessions we held leading up to this year’s charity match against Crystal Palace. As well as being a very good footballer, Jacob is a popular and impressive young man.” |
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