Gary Spearman tribute ride-out photo by Michelle Jackson
Friends and family rode out in memory of honorary Isle of Wight firefighter Gary Spearman, on Sunday.
The search and rescue volunteer died from cancer aged 37, on April 4.
He had volunteered for Ryde Inshore Rescue, WightSAR and Sandown and Shanklin Independent Lifeboat.
On the final day of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, he was made an honorary firefighter, in a ceremony at Mountbatten.
On Sunday, a fleet of scooters and emergency service vehicles joined a ride-out in tribute, gathering at Seaclose Park, Newport.
By Michelle Jackson
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- A funeral service will take place at the Isle of Wight Crematorium later this month.
By Michelle Jackson
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