DOZENS of pink, blue and green balloons were released in memory of a 'beautiful soul' and a 'friend to all' after his body was found near a city bridge. Nearly 50 people joined family and friends to mourn the death of Jonathan Goodwin at Diglis Bridge this evening (Sunday) after his body was found there earlier this month. Around 50 people gathered to say farewell to Jonathan.
(Image: Newsquest) Crowds had lit candles, placed down flowers and tied posters to the bridge in memory of the 22-year-old. Lanterns were also released into the sky with messages such as 'We Love You' and 'You Will Be Missed' written on them. Scott Johnson, Jonathan's friend and former stepbrother, had organised the gathering to help Jonathan's memory live on.
LOVED: Family lighting one of the lanterns. (Image: Newsquest) He said: "I did not expect anyone to do anything for the family - I just wanted people to turn up to make sure Jonathan was remembered. "He would be looking down and seeing everyone.
"It means too much that this many people turned up. 'BEAUTIFUL SOUL': Jonathan Goodwin (left), pictured with his grandad David Sherwood, has been remembered by friends as 'a friend to all'. (Image: Family) "It means a lot, especially with his former judo group as he used to go years ago.
"They have turned up and done donations." Mr Johnson had set up a GoFundMe fundraising page to cover funeral costs which has already reached over £600. He said he never expected so many people to reach out.
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