Tragically, Rob Burrow's extraordinary life came to an end, and those who loved him gathered solemnly for a goodbye luncheon.
At the young age of 41, the legendary Leeds Rhinos and England rugby great passed away on June 2 after a protracted battle with motor neurone disease (MND).
Countless people gathered in early June to say goodbye to the renowned Rugby League player.
In honour of Rob's remarkable life and lasting impact, a memorial civic event was held in Leeds Civic Hall.
The ceremony, hosted by Lord Mayor of Leeds Abigail Marshall Katung, was attended by Rob's family and over 180 others.
James Lewis, head of Leeds City Council, Tanya Curry, chief executive officer of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Jamie Jones-Buchanan, a former teammate, were among the distinguished visitors.
Rob passed away at a local hospital in West Yorkshire, just hours before a new research facility named after him was to be dedicated to motor neuron disease.
On July 7, as the sun began to set, hundreds of people waited patiently in line to pay their respects to Burrow as his cortege made its way to a private funeral.
There was a sea of blue on the roadways as many people sported Leeds Rhino jerseys. Featherstone Lions ARLFC juniors also showed up, dressed like the rest of the squad.
As it made its way through the crush of mourners, a police motorbike accompanied the hearse bearing the late celebrity.
Close behind were five cars carrying the rugby great's family: his 2006 bride Lindsey and their three kids, Macy, Maya, and Jackson.