A BOY, 13, who died in a motocross accident was taken to his funeral in a motorcycle hearse led by dozens of bikers in Ebbw Vale, South Wales.
Schoolboy Cory Hewer suffered serious head injuries when he flew from his bike "doing a sport that he loved the most".
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The youngster had been riding on the off road motocross circuit when tragedy struck - and he was rushed to hospital.
But the 13-year-old saved five lives by donating his organs in his final act of bravery by his family.
Hundreds of well-wishers lined the streets of his hometown of Ebbw Vale, South Wales, as they watched his bike-themed funeral take place.
One rider pulled a wheelie at the front of the procession and his coffin was carried in a motorbike-led hearse.
Other bikers revved their engines as they packed the streets in the moving tribute.
Friends from his junior rugby team Ebbw Vale Steelers also stood at the roadside in their full kit as the procession passed.
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Speaking at the time of his death, his mum Vicky said: "Cory was a very happy little lad who loved his rugby and motocrossing.
“He was a cheeky, funny, loving boy and will be missed very much. He passed away doing a sport that he loved the most and was so brave donating his organs.
“Our lives will never be the same without him.”
Cory, 13, had been on a day out at the track in at the Aberbeeg Motorcross track in Cwm, Blaenau Gwent.
He died of his injuries two days later at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
In a tribute, Ebbw Vale Steelers said: "Our section would like to pass deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Cory Hewer, one of our u13 players who sadly passed away after an accident.
"Cory was a pleasure to coach and a boy who just rolled up his sleeves and just got on with it."
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family - raising over £4,000.
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A tribute on the page said "We are supporting the family of Cory Hewer at this tragic and heartbreaking time.
"Cory was a 14-year-old boy that loved motocross. He had an accident on Sunday, July 19, and sadly passed away on Tuesday.
"His organs was able to saved five other lives. He passed doing what he loved most."
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