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Shoreham crash: Memorial walk takes symbolic A27 route | Shoreham crash: Memorial walk takes symbolic A27 route |
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A sponsored walk in memory of the victims of the Shoreham air disaster has taken place in West Sussex. | |
Participants, including family and friends of footballer Jacob Schilt, set out to complete the journey he never finished. | |
Mr Schilt was among 11 people who died when a Hawker Hunter jet came down on the A27 in Sussex on 22 August. | |
He was part of the fundraising team at the Robert Eaton Memorial Fund (REMF), which organised the memorial walk. | |
The walk began at 10:00 BST and moved from a memorial footbridge in Shoreham, along an A27 footpath, to Worthing United's ground in Lyons Farm. | |
Brett Mendoza, REMF vice chairman, tweeted: "Today is the day. It's so sad we are doing this, but Jacob this is for you." | Brett Mendoza, REMF vice chairman, tweeted: "Today is the day. It's so sad we are doing this, but Jacob this is for you." |
Mr Schilt, who played for Worthing United, was travelling to a game with team-mate Matthew Grimstone when they were killed. | Mr Schilt, who played for Worthing United, was travelling to a game with team-mate Matthew Grimstone when they were killed. |
The charity said it would donate any money raised to Worthing United Youth FC. | The charity said it would donate any money raised to Worthing United Youth FC. |
Minute's applause | Minute's applause |
Later on Saturday, Brighton and Hove Albion will pay tribute to Mr Schilt and Mr Grimstone before their match with Hull City. | |
Mr Grimstone worked as a groundsman at Brighton's Amex Stadium. | Mr Grimstone worked as a groundsman at Brighton's Amex Stadium. |
At the request of the families, who will be present, there will be a minute's applause just before kick-off, the club said. | At the request of the families, who will be present, there will be a minute's applause just before kick-off, the club said. |
During the applause, two giant shirts bearing messages of condolence will be raised and 11 fans will hold a candle and flowers in memory of all the victims. | |
On Friday, it was announced fire crews were to leave the crash site after spending nearly three weeks at the scene. | On Friday, it was announced fire crews were to leave the crash site after spending nearly three weeks at the scene. |
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch wants to interview the Hawker Hunter pilot Andy Hill, 51, from Sandon in Hertfordshire, who survived the crash. | |
The pilot's family said they were devastated and deeply saddened by the loss of life and sent prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected. | The pilot's family said they were devastated and deeply saddened by the loss of life and sent prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected. |
The victims: | The victims: |