Ross Bourne wishes to express thanks to all those who showed love and support following the tragic death of his son Brendon Bourne on February 24.

Brendon, 55, died after a two vehicle crash on SH2, near Tanners Point.

“I was blown away, there were 1000 people at Brendon’s funeral.

"I really want to say ”thank you” to police, ambulance and so many people who went the extra mile for Brendon and his family.

"I’m heartbroken.

"Thank you to Classic Flyers Aviation Museum & Café, and to Rodney Wood at Baypark Speedway.

"Rodney and Brendon were good friends, he shook my hand, and had the crowd turn on their cellphones at Speedway to honour Brendon.

"All these guys came up from Wellington for the funeral, Brendon probably taught them to fly.

"Police Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter did everything for me, he rang me and came to the funeral. You don’t realise how good people are.”

Ross Bourne, Greerton.