Dimas

[JanB]

The "funeral" was more of a viewing of the body - although his face was covered, you could pick it up and look, if you wanted to - and then the flowers, balloons went into the hearse, with him still in the open casket.

The hearse went off, very slowly, with about 300 people behind, the family touching the hearse and I'm sure if it was prayers or accolades or what, I couldn't make it out, all murmered.

And so the cemetery. We couldn't see, there were so many people there, so we went to the bar and raised a couple of beers to Dimas.

Amazing that so many people were there, but also a testament to the man himself.

[Kaz]

He was obviously very well thought of Jan (((x)))

[JoM]

Oh no Jan, I'm so sorry to read this

[meriad]

I too am very sorry Jan and thank you so much for messaging me separately on Saturday (knowing I wasn't on VV whilst away)... What an amazing turnout that was; he will definitely be missed - such a part of your little community.

[Gal2]

So sorry to read this Jan, Dimas sounds a true pillar of the community. What an amazing turnout for him.

xx