Rebels bikie Bradley Daniele remembered at his funeral after sudden death in hospital
Notorious Rebels bikie Bradley Daniele has been described as having a “heart of gold” by family and friends, and a “true Rebel soldier” by fellow gang members who spoke at his funeral.
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Notorious Adelaide bikie Bradley Daniele has been remembered as a “man of honour” with a “heart of gold” by family and friends at his funeral on Friday afternoon.
Daniele’s mother, siblings, cousins were joined by members of the Rebels Australia MC at the funeral. Family wore red tops and tops featuring Daniele’s face and members of the Rebels MC wore their Rebels MC vests. A member of the Hell’s Angels also attended.
“To my beautiful son, I never thought I would be here writing this tribute to you today,” the priest said on behalf of Daniele’s mother, Michelle.
His mother described how Daniele suffered the loss of his father Des at age 17 and how he found comfort in joining the Rebels MC shortly after.
Daniele’s brothers Shane and Aaron, and sister Simone, who he met only 12 months ago describing him as “the best man ever”, saying “now we have lost the best human on earth”.
His cousins remembered him as someone with a “heart of gold” who was loving, caring and generous.
Rebels MC members recorded a tribute to their fallen “brother”, calling him a “man of honour” and “a true Rebel soldier” who was known and respected worldwide.
Alex Vella, former national president of the Rebels MC and founder of the Sydney chapter, recorded a video tribute from Malta.
“Bradley was a proud man with a heart of gold … a good rebel with a lot of pride,” he said.
After the speeches, a video slide show of Daniele played with photos of him growing up with his family and friends.
The funeral was livestreamed and about 450 tuned in to watch. The online guest book underneath the lifestream was flooded with tributes and heartfelt comments.
The Rebels MC logo decorated the front of Daniele’s coffin and R.F.F.R standing for “rebels forever, forever rebels” was painted in blue on the sides.
“Rest peacefully, Bradley
“Fly high brother Bradley. Forever Chapter. Much love. REBELS MC INDONESIA,” another said.
Daniele, a member of the Rebels who made headlines for bashing a sex offender in prison before posting the vision online, was 29 when he died suddenly on August 28.
It is understood he died from a heart attack.
Dozens of people took to social media to share their memories of Daniele, soon after news of his death was made public.
One woman wrote: “Thank you for always protecting me in school from the bullies and always making me laugh in class.
“My heart is broken right now, miss you brother.”
Another described Daniele as “such a beautiful person”.
“His smile lit the room,” she wrote.
Daniele, known for his prominent Rebels tattoo which stretched across his face, had been in the media several times for petty crimes.
Daniele bashed convicted sex offender Hamzeh Bahrami on April 20, 2019 at the City Watchhouse.
Bahrami had only recently been arrested at the time of the bashing and charged with sexually assaulting a young girl at a public toilet block in a Blair Athol reserve.
That crime received significant attention because Bahrami’s victim was not known to him and was lured into the toilets where she was abused.
Daniele’s lawyer alleged that police had pointed Bahrami out to the bikie.
Video footage later posted to Facebook showed Daniele confronting Bahrami in a shower block and throwing numerous punches until both men were pepper sprayed by police.
Daniele told The Advertiser outside court that he did have a regret — which was not causing more harm to Bahrami.
For the bashing Daniele has another two months added to his 13 month, five-week sentence for dangerous driving.
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