Dozens of bikes and cars escorted Reece Mitchell from North Kessock to Inverness today, Friday, May 24. Image: Jason Hedges
Dozens of drivers and bikers gathered this afternoon to say goodbye to 10-year-old Reece Mitchell, who died earlier this month following a five-year fight with a rare form of dementia.
Reece, who was diagnosed with Batten disease at the age of 5, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 10.
Batten disease is an incurable genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes children to experience uncontrollable seizures, dementia, loss of mobility and difficulty with speech.
Reece Mitchell with mum Donna.
Despite having a short life, Reece’s mum Donna told the Press & Journal her son had squeezed “so much into it”.
“Even though his life was short we made the best of every moment,” she said.
Touching moments from Reece Mitchell’s emotional goodbye
She explained that Reece really liked cars and “nee naws”, his name for police cars and fire engines.
Hundreds of cars and bikes gathered today to say goodbye to the 10-year-old.
Reece, from North Kessock, was escorted by a large convoy of cars and bikes from the village to William T Fraser & Son funeral home in Inverness and was given “the send-off he deserved.”
P&J photographer Jason Hedges was there to capture the poignant moment.
Dozens of bikers and drivers said goodbye to Reece Mitchell today. Image: Jason Hedges
The convoy escorted him from North Kessock to Inverness. Image: Jason Hedges
Reece Mitchell died on May 10 after a five-year fight with Batten disease. Image: Jason Hedges
Reece’s mum Donna told the Press & Journal her son had squeezed “so much into it”. Image: Jason Hedges
Reece really liked cars and “nee naws”, his name for police cars and fire engines. Image: Jason Hedges
Reece Mitchell was diagnosed with the disease at the age of 5. Image: Jason Hedges
All sorts of vehicles said good-bye to Reece today. Image: Jason Hedges <br />Pictures by JASON HEDGES
His mum Donna said: “He stole the hearts of everyone that knew him, with his cheeky smile. Image: Jason Hedges
GALLERY: Dozens of cars and bikes join Reece Mitchell’s final journey
