Tributes have poured in for a man who died in an incident on the M40 that closed off part of the motorway for over an hour.
The man in his 40s, from Beaconsfield, named locally as Stuart, sadly died after being involved in a crash with a vehicle on Tuesday (May 11) on the southbound carriageway.
Paramedics provided emergency care, but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
More than a dozen BFP readers and people who knew Stuart have paid tribute to him, with some of the messages suggesting he was a Tottenham Hotspur fan and a diver, and rode a motorcycle.
Christopher Moore said: “Stuart, I have known you all your life and will remember you forever throughout mine. May you now rest in peace. My thoughts are with all those you left behind.”
A reader who did not want to be named, wrote: “My dearest Stuart, I spent six years with you and there are moments that were difficult but how I wish I had I known how much sorrow was in your heart.
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“I will treasure my memories with you forever…be at peace you will never be forgotten.”
And Perri Ramsay said: “RIP Stuart we were devastated to hear of your passing, one of the nicest guys we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Our next dive trip will have a special dive dedicated to your memory.
“Our heartfelt condolences to all your family, you were a true gent and will be sorely missed by all who knew you.
“Fly high with the rest of the angels where no doubt you will still watch over your beloved family and Spurs of course, love Perri and Mark.”
Heather Woodman, who says she has a son with Stuart, wrote in a heartbreaking tribute: “Dear Stuart, thank you for giving me a beautiful son we will both miss you very much.
“I will always have him to remind me of you. RIP.”
And Patrick Slade commented: “To a living legend, gone but not forgotten. RIP Stuart,” while Kate Mann remembered their “many happy childhood memories together, adding: “Middle meadow was the place to be.
“Ghost stories down the alley on egg boxes, kiss chase up the field and bikes down the dell. You were always such a happy, smiley person! A genuinely lovely guy, we will miss you.”
Another unnamed reader said: “You will be missed mate. Will miss the noise of your motorbike and you cleaning it off with a blower, as well as talking about that awful team of yours every day.
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“Gonna miss that opportunity to show you how to drive on the karting track. Gonna miss that loud laugh of yours. Such a great bloke. Rest in peace mate,” while longtime friend Marie Taylor wrote: “I can’t believe you have gone; you were such a great character and was a pleasure to grow up with and to have as a friend for 32 years. RIP.”
Meanwhile, on the BFP's Facebook page, Aaron Taylor said: “My heart is breaking, I just can’t believe you are gone mate, you was our best mates and we have so many memories together growing up in school at home and going out. They will never leave me Russ and Pat.
“We just can’t believe you are no longer with us. Stu you maybe gone but you will never ever be forgotten. Our thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP bro.”
A fundraising page set up for Stuart's family has, so far, raised £1,625. To donate, visit https://gofund.me/85b395fe.
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