Victims of the Tunisia terror attack including Notts man John Stollery have been remembered one year on from the massacre.
Mr Stollery, 58, from Walesby, was among 38 people killed by a gunman targeting holidaymakers in the beach resort of Sousse on June 26 last year.
At midday on Monday a national minute’s silence was held to remember the victims.
And on Friday there was also a service of remembrance for Mr Stollery and other victims, held at St Edmund’s Church in Walesby.
In a touching address, his widow Cheryl thanked friends and family for their support and asked that they be inspired by her husband’s kindness.
Mr Stollery worked for Nottinghamshire County Council for 33 years and was a social worker who supported children in care.
In her address Cheryl Stollery asked people to take inspiration from her husband’s kindness
Mrs Stollery said: “The legacy John left was how he inspired us through his strength of character, wicked sense of humour and the kindness he showed to others, he gave of himself so that others could have ‘a brighter future’.”
During the service she also asked people to make pledges to improve the lives of others and spoke about the impact of her husband’s death.
The family released touching personal photos of Mr Stollery
She also described the impact of the tragedy, saying: “John and I were by the pool relaxing, after having had a swim, enjoying the sun, the activities that were going on around us and spending precious time together. All two days before we were due to come home.
“Everyone around us was busy doing their own thing but all had one thing in common – they were relaxing and spending precious time with loved ones and meeting new friends and enjoying life.
“Then at 11.55am our world and the one we knew changed, by 12.25pm the life I new and loved ended.”
She added: “The legacy John left was how he inspired us through his strength of character, wicked sense of humour and the kindness he showed to others, he gave of himself so that others could have ‘a brighter future’
“In John’s name and memory I ask all of you to consider making a pledge.
“A pledge in either action, deed or gift to ‘make someone else’s life brighter’.”
The attack was carried out by a lone gunman and was claimed by the terror group Islamic State.
Thirty of the 38 victims were British holidaymakers.
John’s closest friend Neil Duckmanton also attended Friday’s service, and said: “No one could wish for a better friend than John, he was kind, thoughtful and loyal. He lived his life helping others and there is a huge void in many people’s lives since his death.
“He had a fantastic sense of humour and we shared so much together, I’m still devastated that such a wonderful man had his life cut short.”
Nottinghamshire County Council has dedicated an annual award in his name for a looked-after child or young person who has made a positive difference in their own life or someone else’s
The council’s service director for children’s social care Steve Edwards, who worked closely with John, also paid tribute to him.
“John was a dedicated social worker who was greatly valued by his colleagues and the children he looked after,” he said.
“John’s legacy lives on through the countless number of children he helped over the years.”
