Mitchell Gaffney lost 10 friends in a bus crash on his wedding night three weeks ago — and on Tuesday, he spoke for the first time at his friend Zachary Bray’s funeral in Sydney.
Bray died in a wedding bus crash near Greta in NSW’s Hunter Valley on June 11.
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The 29-year-old was remembered as a loveable larrikin and an adored brother and son, who beat bowel cancer and was dedicated to raising awareness.
Gaffney and Bray met playing football and became friends off the field.
“Although you’ll never get the chance to put the jumper on again, you’ll always be there by our side,” Gaffney said.
Bray was known as Labrador or Lab to his footy mates.
“They’re pretty smart dogs,” Gaffney said.
“They’re extremely loveable but no matter what they do, they do it with that big goofy smile.
“That was the first impression he made and it still holds true.”
Gaffney said Bray was the ultimate team player, who “had the ability to make everyone feel included”.
“We will forever cherish the memories that we are lucky enough to hold together.”
Bray’s family and friends including his girlfriend Georgie Copeland, came together to honour Bray.
“My heart hurts,” Cop