Warm, welcoming and endearing are just a handful of ways Wagga man Braidy North-Flanagan is being remembered by loved ones.
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Friends and family of the 28-year-old who lost his life in a car accident celebrated their heartfelt memories of Braidy at his funeral on Friday, with guests filling the chapel and spilling out onto the lawn of the Lake Albert crematorium.
Braidy's father Warren Flanagan spoke straight from the heart when he described the difficulties of saying goodbye to a loved one.
"Braidy was my son, but he was also my mate," he said.
"We will continue to laugh and we will continue to cry, but for me, Braidy has made me proud."
Kyle North-Flanagan shared his unwavering love for "the best big brother you could have ever asked for".
"We had our fair share of barneys, but nothing could have ever stopped us from loving one another," he said.
"Going forward in life without you, I will try and find some comfort in the memories we've made together. I love you Braids."
As loved ones watched moments captured from Braidy's life "well spent" and shared stories of his passion for everything he did, Scarlett Campbell spoke of her partner's impact on her own life.
"Braids, thank you for coming into my life in 2015, I was at a stage in my life where I had no idea who I was," she said.
"You showed me how to grab every opportunity life presented with no fear, and all of my great qualities I possess today are a credit to you."
Miss Campbell said Braidy was her best friend, and someone she "will always love with her whole heart".
"How lucky am I to have a guardian angel like you looking over me for the rest of my life," she said.
Lee Stewart reminded friends and family to see life the way his good mate Braidy had, with enthusiasm and confidence.
"To me, Braidy was a warm, welcoming and endearing person who always had a very positive outlook on life," he said.
"He had this ability to turn a negative into a positive. His confidence was infectious."
Mr Stewart said he had "instantly" bonded with Braidy over a love of fishing, spending many-a day and night out on the water.
"I know that when my time comes, we'll meet upstairs at the gates, so make sure you have the boat ready and the beer cold," he said.
"Until then, I'll be missing you."