Hundreds of people have gathered to remember the 10 people killed in the NSW Hunter Valley wedding bus crash in June.
The state government hosted a public memorial service at Singleton Showground on Saturday to honour the lives of those who died as well as the dozens of people who survived the crash.
Family and friends shared stories of their loved ones with the crowd and said their final goodbyes.
Kane Symons, Angus Craig, Rebecca Mullen, Darcy Bulman, Nadene and Kyah McBride, Andrew and Lynan Scott, Tori Cowburn, and Zachary Bray were killed in the crash.
"Think of them as living in the hearts of those they've touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and they are loved so much," Zachary's mother Jacqui Varasdi said.
"Kane was a free spirit… who had a cheekiness about him and would light up a room instantly," Kane's father Steven Symons said.
"She was constantly dishing out her advice whether it was wanted like medical treatment in the hospitals or unsolicited like lecturing Sam at home for not washing his dishes," Rebecca's sister Erin Mullen said.
"Whilst we grieve we take comfort for a while knowing when we close our eyes we can picture your huge goofy smile," Angus' mother Tobi Craig said.
A procession represented the first responders who did their best to save lives after the crash.
The families showed endless gratitude to the caregivers who helped in the days following the crash.
"You were with us when we were finally allowed to be with Darcy… you're in our hearts forever," Darcy's father Warren Bulman said.
Close to $1.5 million has now been raised for the victims' families and survivors as they move forward.
"It gives us comfort to think that their last day on this earth was spent happy and having a wonderful time celebrating," Nadene's sister Helen Arthur said.
"You were one of a kind my Tori girl, that was always clear to see... but most of all my precious one you were the special part of me," Tori's mother Kay Welsh said.
The service was a chance to say a final goodbye and share memories to treasure.
"Without question they'll make me smile, I'll occasionally shed a tear but it will constantly be a reminder to love and live each day to the fullest," Warren Bulman said.
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