Lincoln may have emigrated a number of years ago, but many of us will remember him as the warm, funny and generous man that he was. Always putting others before himself. It's a sentiment echoed by family and friends formed in America in the years he's since lived there. Many people are grieving deeply over his loss.

His family need our help . The costs to bring Lincoln home are astronomical, and it's an amount impossible to raise within the family circle in such a short space of time.

Any help this crowd funding page can give will leave the family eternally grateful. The pain is already immeasurable, let us at least ease the financial burden for them in this difficult time.

This crowd funding page has been set up with the full approval of Lincoln's family and they've asked that we thank you for your support and generosity in this most difficult time