THE family of Adam Rogers will today spend the day in the Lake District at the spot where his ashes are scattered to mark the first anniversary of his death.

The 24-year-old’s parents Dave and Pat Rogers, and his three brothers Dominic, Tim and Jamie, are revisiting Lilly Tarn, in Ambleside, a favourite spot for the keen walkers and where they placed his ashes on his birthday last September.

Around 50 relatives and friends spent the weekend in Ullswater, undertaking a ‘Walk for Adam’ to commemorate the date.

They all enjoyed a barbecue on Saturday night, carried of by Adam’s caterer brother Tim and sent lighted lanterns into the sky to remember the popular Padihma women’s football coach.

Adam died in Blackburn town centre in the early hours of July 5, 2009 after he was knocked unconscious by a punch and hit his head on the pavement.

Speaking ahead of the anniversary, mum Pat said: “It is going to be a very difficult day.

“The main thing for the walk and for the anniversary on Monday in particular is getting through it to be honest.

“Being together with people that cared about him and want to remember him is very important.

“It’s really nice that so may want to come up and take part, that’s quite special. His friends are all making a real effort to be there.”

Last week his family were told that his killer, 17-year-old William Upton, was to be released early.

Upton is set to be freed in October 2011 after being sentenced to four years in dention earlier this year.