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| Shoreham air crash: Mark Trussler's funeral held | Shoreham air crash: Mark Trussler's funeral held |
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| The funeral of Mark Trussler, one of the victims of the Shoreham air disaster, has been held in Sussex. | 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. | 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. | 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. | His funeral was held at Worthing Crematorium. |
| The cortege included an escort of Mr Trussler's fellow motorcyclists. | The cortege included an escort of Mr Trussler's fellow motorcyclists. |
| His fiancée, Giovanna Chirico, said: "He was an amazing dad who had a passion for motorbikes and rugby. | 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." | "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." | |
| 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. | 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: | The victims: |