Malachi Mitchell-Thomas R.I.P.
Category: News
Yesterday, 24th May 2016, was a sad day, especially for Malachi’s family as it was his funeral and Last Ride. Malachi crashed and was killed whilst taking part in the North West 200 in Northern Ireland earlier this month.
Due to the expected number of mourners, either on bikes or cars or both, North West Blood Bikes Lancs & Lakes was asked if we could help with marshalling.
Graham Miller, our Secretary, took this on board and liaised with both the Funeral Directors and Lancashire Constabulary and together we escorted and marshalled the final ride, with both Police bikes, our liveried bikes and with static marshall’s at certain junctions between Rivington Barn and the Crematorium at Chorley.
It was expected that there would be some 400 bikes and several cars, but the final number was not established, but there were far more than 400 stretching out for the best part of 1 mile. The route was also lined by pedestrians.
It has to be said that Graham Miller did a fantastic job in organising it and has accepted thanks for NWBB L&L from both the Funeral Home and Lancashire Constabulary. WELL DONE GRAHAM & ALL WHO HELPED.
R.I.P. MALACHI, I hope we did you proud. Our sincere Condolences to the family and friends.