Amongst them was Mr Mark Bardsley, who was the former head of year at Les Quennevais School and taught Mr Lynch at Highlands College.

A further tribute was delivered by Mr Colin McPherson, a former work colleague of Mr Lynch and there was also be a power point projection, showing photos of his life. 

The processional music was Bruno Mars’ ‘When I was Your Man,’ and the reading was from the Book of Matthew 25: 31-40. The recessional music was Bastille’s ‘Good Grief.’

The order of service included the following message: ‘The family thank everybody for their love and support through this difficult time.’  

Donations in memory of Adrian Lynch may be sent to Jersey Search and Rescue C/O Hon Chairman Mr P Lister Temeraire, Highview Lane, La Pouquelaye St Helier JE2 3GE or Channel Island Air Search, c/o Hon Treasurer, Mr Roger Leonard, Casa Mia, Montrose, Grands Vaux, St Saviour JE2 7NA.