Police and the fire service are to come together for a special event in memory of a colleague who died in a crash last year.
Gary Hamilton, 27, died in a motorbike crash in July 2018. He worked for the fire service for nine years.
Now, colleagues in Co Armagh are hosting a coffee event in his memory on Sunday, June 23.
PSNI Craigavon said: "In July last year, this district lost one of life’s true greats. Gary Hamilton had served in Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service for nine years in both Portadown and Armagh, but was tragically taken from us in a motorbike crash.
"As we approach the anniversary, we are delighted to be able to join with our NIFRS colleagues, but also Gary’s father Brian, in remembering him in an event next Sunday morning (23rd June).
"At 9am next Sunday, Armagh Neighbourhood Team will be setting up at the K Circle garage on the Castlewellan Road out of Banbridge along with our NIFRS colleagues.
"There will be free coffee for bikers, and we’ll have some of our own bikers there too.
"This isn’t about scrutinising bikes (although we’ll be happy to give advice if asked) or going looking for problems. This is about everyone coming together and having a coffee for Gary and sharing our experiences on the roads.
"We’ll also have some bits and pieces to give away, kindly provided by the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon PCSP. If you’re headed to Newcastle or the Mournes for the day, or if you fancy taking a detour in your Sunday ride route, call in for a chat and a coffee. We’ll be there until 11am.
"Any death on the roads is tragic, but it is a particular loss to the whole community when we lose someone who devoted his life to saving others."
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