The parents of two brothers killed in a horror helicopter crash have described living "every parents nightmare", and that after their death there is "nobody left for us to care for".
Stuart Hill, 30, and Jason Hill, 32, died in the smash in the Grand Canyon in February 2018 after a gust of wind knocked the aircraft off course.
Stuart's girlfriend Becky Dobson, 27, and honeymooners Eleanor, 29 and Jonathan Udall, 32, were also killed in the incident in the US.
Jason's girlfriend Jennifer Dorricott survived the crash but suffered life-changing injuries, Sussex Live reports.
Pilot Scott Booth also survived but had both his legs amputated.
Crawley Coroner's Court heard that after hitting the ground the helicopter became a fireball and caused serious burns to the victims, who had all been on a tour of the National Park. The coroner ruled the burns caused their deaths.
The families of the victims are now facing a lifetime coming to terms with their loss.
Stuart and Jason's parents made an emotional statement during the Inquest, saying they "have been left living in another world where we will never be truly happy again."
Their mother Sandra said: "We represent every parent’s nightmare because suddenly we cease to be mum and dad. Because there is nobody left for us to care for.
"Jason went to university to study law and then committed himself to a career he was so passionate about. He qualified and became an associate solicitor and at the time of this tragedy had just received the news he was to become the youngest ever partner at that firm. He never got to realise that.
"Stuart was more practical and chose to broaden his horizons by travelling to New Zealand for 14 months. Our boys made us proud and as they settled in adulthood we still did many things together. I cannot go into a card shop and pass any cards with the word son on it without coming out in a panic, and I haven't been able to put up a Christmas tree.
"We have been left living in another world where we will never be truly happy again. Our sons should have lived long lives."
Their father Reverend David Hill quoted a line from the Fast and Furious movie series to explain the brother's relationship, telling the court: "No matter where you are, whether it's a quarter-mile away or halfway across the world, you'll always be with me and you'll always be my brother."
He added: "They were inseparable and they are today."
The group, from Worthing, had taken a tour to celebrate Stuart's 30th birthday at the time of the crash.
Crawley Coroner’s Court heard car salesman Stuart, solicitor Jason and veterinary nurse Becky were all pronounced dead at the scene while Eleanor and Jonathan were able to pull themselves out the wreckage.
Paying tribute to her daughter, Becky's mum Jane said: "Our beautiful Becky, we miss you so much, you were such an amazing daughter.
"Your radiant smile would light up every room. Your lovely funny ways would always make us laugh.
"Our lives will never be the same, but Becky you will always stay with us in your hearts forever."
Several members of the Australian Airforce and a nurse attended the scene as they had been on other tours when the crash happened.
It took hours for rescuers to reach the site of the crash due to the difficult terrain, the court was told, with emergency crews only being able to airlift them away six hours after the initial crash.
During the rescue mission Eleanor was taken away from her husband as rescuers feared he may be dying, and she asked one of the crew to tell Jonathan she loved him.
They died in hospital two weeks later.
Eleanor's parents Maggie and Terry Milward said: "Ellie was a wonderful, loyal and hardworking colleague, a caring friend and godmother, charity worker and supporter, devoted wife, sister and daughter.
"The loss to our family cannot be put into words. We take comfort from the bravery and selflessness of those who went to aid in the canyon and all the hospital staff who did all they could to save our darling girl and support us through those desperate days."
Jonathan's parents Philip and Marlene Udall said: "Jonathan was a compassionate, kind and caring person, a young man with his whole life ahead of him.
"We hold on tightly to the precious memories we have of watching Jonathan develop into this amazing young man. To now face every day without him in our lives is unbearable knowing we will never again see Jon's smiling face, to hug him, to never again hear his wonderful laugh.
"Losing Jonathan has left a huge void. 31 years of Jonathan was simply not enough."
