Defoe among thousands in Bradley’s funeral
Thousands lined up the streets of Black Hall, County Durham to attend the funeral of Sunderland fan Bradley Lowery – the six year old boy, whose brave fight with cancer captured the heart of football fans.
Fans gathered in numbers ahead of the service on St. Joseph Catholic church where little Bradley had been baptized six years ago.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. According to the Daily Mail, Bradley’s coffin was carried to the ceremony enclosed by glass carriage by two white horses draped in the colurs of Bradley’s beloved Sunderland.
Bradley’ s favourite superheroes – Batman, Spiderman, Captain America and Flash were in attendance to pay their respect as the little coffic was carried into the church by friends and family.
England striker Jermain Defoe, who was Bradley’s best friend broke down in tears as he attended the ceremony.
Defoe wore an England shirt to the service with the words ‘Bradley 6’ written on the back. The England striker broke off from his preseason training in Spain to attend his friend’s emotional funeral.
He had earlier written a loving tribute to his friend which read: 'Goodbye my friend, going to miss you lots. I feel so blessed God brought you into my life and had some amazing moments with you and for that I'm so grateful.
'I'll never ever forget the way you looked at me when I met you for the first time, the genuine love in those cute eyes.
'Really finding it hard to find words to express what you mean to me. The way you say my name, your little smiles, when the cameras come out like a little superstar and the love I felt when I was with you.
'Your courage and bravery will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. You will never know what a difference you made to me as a person. God has you in his arms and I will always carry you in my heart. Sleep tight little one. My best friend.'
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