DISTRESSED mother Beryl Horrocks has urged young men not to ignore 'embarrassing lumps' following the death of her 35 years-old son.

Part-time doorman David Bramhall died from septicemia days after going into Hope Hospital.

"He'd got an abcess in his backside but never did anything about it until it was too late.

"People, particularly men, should not neglect their heath when they find something like this. They should go to the doctor and do something about it. I wish David had...sooner."

David carried an organ donor card and Beryl, with husband Brian, had hoped his vital organs could have been used in lfe-saving transplants.

"But because of the septicemia the hospital couldn't do that. But they are using some of his organs for medical research into septicemia," said Beryl.

On Monday, David's 500-strong funeral cortege from Well Street to Tyldesley Parish Church stopped the town centre traffic.

"There were so many people in town and at church and I can't thank them enough for their support and the police for the work they did.

"Everyone who has helped David has been magnificent - friends, hospital, police, clergy and work - everyone," said Beryl.

She paid particular tribute to David's fellow doormen from Lordy's in Tyldesley.

"They have been so supportive and kind. They're big, tough lads but they have hearts of gold."

David was a driver for Halsteads in Whitefield.

"He lived life at 100 miles an hour. In 35 years he touched more lives than some people do in three life-times," added Beryl.

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