Hundreds of islanders turned out to say a final goodbye to Callum Eborall whose funeral was at Vale Church yesterday. (Picture by Peter Frankland, 0786108)

THERE was a sea of red at the Vale Church yesterday as more than 300 family and friends gathered to celebrate the life of road accident victim Callum Eborall.

It was standing room only with many spilling outside the church into the rain for the 45-minute service in memory of the 11-year-old Le Murier pupil, who died after he was hit by a motorcycle at Les Banques on Friday 15 May.

Callum was a Liverpool FC fan and many of the congregation, including teachers and friends from the Baubigny Schools, wore club shirts.

News of the youngster’s death even reached the Premiership team, who were so moved by the tragedy that Callum’s family received a signed shirt from Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard inscribed with ‘You’ll never walk alone’, the song most associated with the city and the team.

The grass outside the church was covered in red and white wreaths and bouquets. Callum’s coffin was emblazoned with the Reds’ famous logo and was carried from the church to the sound of the club’s anthem.

The Rev. Kevin Northover, who led the ceremony, said it was a time for reflection and a celebration of Callum’s short life.