News - Pakenham Officer Star News - 12th April 2018

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The Pakenham community is rallying behind the family of a "selfless, compassionate" father-of-two who lost his life in a motorbike accident earlier this year. Brad Buckland, 30, was tragically killed when his bike collided with a four wheel drive in February - devastating his wife Sarah and their three young children. One of Mr Buckland's closest friends, Glenn Jones, has created The Buckland Charity Night fundraiser to support the grieving family and pay respects to a "good-hearted bloke." "He was the type of guy who would be on his feet at 3am if you've broken down somewhere - ready to drive an hour to help you out," he said. "Everyone who knew him thought he was selfless. "The least we can do is ease the burden for Sarah and the kids while she's away from work." Their close friendship blossomed in the early 2000s when they started an apprenticeship together at Cummins. "We went out with the caravans a few times and it just grew from there," Mr Jones said. The traumatic circumstances surrounding the 30-year-old's death were exacerbated when the first paramedic arrived on scene Mr Buckland's cousin. "His cousin travelled with him in the air ambulance performing CPR, trying to keep him with us," Mr Jones added. Mr Buckland was well known throughout the Cardinia community, particularly in the trucking industry. According to Mr Jones, more than 600 people attended the 30-year-old's memorial service in February, proving just how popular he was. The event at the Pakenham Racecourse Event Centre, scheduled for 25 May, will feature a performance from comedian-hypnotist Bizarre Gazzard, live entertainment, auctions and a two-course meal. Tickets are $80 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.com.au.

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