The funeral of 91-year-old John Thomas Gray, an RAF veteran, from Boldon Colliery, took place at the South Shields Crematorium on Wednesday morning (August 3).
Hundreds of people gathered to pay their respects after Richard Dalton Funerals put out an appeal on social media, revealing that John had no family or friends to attend his funeral.
Thanks to the efforts of the local community, John received a full military service, which included personnel from RAF Boulmer and Leeming, standard bearers from the Royal British Legion, and the Veteran’s Bikers Association holding a guard of honour.
Take a look at this gallery from John’s funeral.
1. The funeral of John Thomas Gray
Hundreds of mourners gathered at South Shields Crematorium on Wednesday, August 3, for the funeral of RAF veteran, John Thomas Gray. | North News & Pictures
2. John Thomas Gray
John Thomas Gray, an RAF veteran, had no family and friends left to attend his funeral. | Other 3rd Party
