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Remy Greasley

Tributes to Toy Story loving boy who will be 'forever six in infinity and beyond'

Tributes have poured in after a special funeral service for a six year old boy who loved Toy Story and lived his life to the most.

The story of Zack Molyneux first touched reader's hearts in 2021 after the then-four-year-old collapsed at nursery. Weeks later Zack was given just months to live after doctors found he had multiple brain tumours.

But brave Zack battled the disease for two years, and in that time would make the most of his life meeting his heroes at Liverpool FC and the Bromborough Community Fire Station. His funeral was held yesterday after he died aged six.]

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His friends, family and heroes gathered at the fire station for a funeral procession led by two fire engines to Christ Church in Port Sunlight. His family turned out wearing green ties and scarfs in honour of Zack, while mum Sophie Topham clutched a teddy Woody from Toy Story to her chest.

Parents Sophie and Adam were escorted from the fire station to Christ Church in Port Sunlight in a fire engine, with Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys hanging off the back. You've Got a Friend in Me, from Zack's favourite Toy Story movies, was played as mourners entered the church.

The cortege arrives at the fireman's funeral for Zack Molyneux at Bromborough Fire Station yesterday morning (Liverpool Echo)

The ECHO was invited to attend the funeral, and tributes have since poured in for the 'incredible' boy who was 'full of love'.

On Facebook, Carol Jackson said: "Fly high Zack, to infinity and beyond. Forever six. Thoughts are with your family and loves ones.

Moira Berry King said: "Sleep peacefully in the arms of the angels, sweetheart."

Kate Walker said: "I've followed this brave boy's story for a while." She added: "Thinking of his mum and dad and brother.

"Sleep peacefully little one."

Zack with mum Sophie, dad Adam , and his favourite Liverpool FC player Roberto Firmino (Sophie Molyneux)

Rachel Reid said: "RIP beautiful boy. [I] had the pleasure of meeting you, a true fighter. Sleep tight free from pain. Thinking of his family."

Tina Millan said: "What a beautiful send off. Mum and dad did you proud. Sleep well Zack."

Suzy Holden said: "So very sad. Rest in peace, perfect little angel."

Zack with mum Sophie and dad Adam Topham (Sophie Molyneux)

Clive Bayley said: "Rest in peace, Zack. You were [a] brave little boy. You didn't deserve to die."

Liam Cunningham said: "All my love to you and the family, Adam mate. Stay strong in this difficult time."

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