Anthony Gordon: Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club hosts procession, funeral for Gold Coast rider killed in Brisbane crash
A popular teen killed in a tragic motorbike crash earlier this month has been remembered as an “honest, yet hard racer”, and “loveable larrikin” with “enthusiasm and tenacity”, who gave his time to mentor other riders.
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FAMILY and friends of Anthony ‘Knuckles’ Gordon, who was killed in a motorbike crash earlier this month, have gathered at Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club after a 20-rider procession was held.
Stories and jokes were shared amongst Anthony’s mates as his funeral service began.
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Smoke from the revving of motorbikes was pumped into the air by riders, all wearing matching T-shirts emblazoned with ‘RIP Knuckles 585’.
A minute’s silence was held for the 17-year-old, who died at the Queensland Dirt and Long Track Titles in the north of Brisbane on Monday, May 3.
Hundreds of people were in attendance at the Arundel service.
Club president Matt Cousins and vice president Chris Qualischefski spoke about Anthony’s personality, love of riding and contribution to the club and the lives of his family and friends.
“Like all of you, I’m heartbroken by the loss our mate Knuckles – a life who has been taken far to soon and left the world so much a lesser place,” Mr Cousins said.
He described Anthony as an “honest, yet hard racer”, and “loveable larrikin” with “enthusiasm and tenacity”, who generously gave his time to mentor other riders.
Mr Cousins finished with a poignant message to Anthony: “Godspeed Knuckles.”
Mr Qualischefski thanked the crowd on behalf of Anthony’s parents Frank and Anita Gordon.
“Firstly, Frank, Anita and the whole extended family just wanted me to portray that they are just so overwhelmed by the support that they’ve had from people far and wide,” he said.
Mr Qualischefski said Anthony was “the truest, most loyal friend that anyone could ever have”.
“I’m just absolutely heartbroken and lost – we all are, all his other mates, his racing mates,” he said.
“Anthony he dressed a bit tough and that … but like his mother he just has these blue, soft, gentle eyes, so I just saw through that straight away, and so did everyone else.”
Mr and Mrs Gordon did not speak at the livestreamed service, but attendees were due to meet at the clubhouse later for a private gathering.
Modern music including a remixed version of Rockstar by Post Malone was played during the service and a video was played showcasing Anthony’s colourful life.
Images included the teen relaxing with loved ones, having a dance, mucking around with Santa, cracking jokes and mooning the camera as a child, which drew giggles from the large crowd.
EARLIER:
A motorcycle club will pay tribute to a much-loved teenage rider killed in a tragic racing crash earlier this month with a procession on the Gold Coast on Wednesday morning.
The Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club procession for Anthony ‘Knuckles’ Gordon, including close friends and family, will be followed by a livestreamed funeral service.
Anthony, 17, was tragically killed while riding at the Queensland Dirt and Long Track Titles in the north of Brisbane on Monday, May 3.
The talented teenager’s shocking death sparked an outpouring of grief across the city and the club was given the go-ahead to run the 20-rider procession by Anthony’s devastated family.
The group of riders is due to depart the Gordon family’s Nerang home about 11am before travelling past Nerang State High School on the way to the club’s premises.
It’s expected the procession will pass the school between 11.05-11.10am, when school friends and teachers will pay their respects, according to the club.
Hundreds of people are expected to show up to celebrate Anthony’s life during the procession and at the funeral service.
Originally published as Anthony Gordon: Mike Hatcher Junior Motorcycle Club hosts procession, funeral for Gold Coast rider killed in Brisbane crash
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