By Saul Cooke-Black

DOZENS of friends gathered to remember popular teenager Kai Hannis last night.

One tree was decorated with floral tributes while another was planted in his memory at Stratford Park Leisure Centre car park, where Kai, who loved cars, used to spend time with his many friends.

Friend Kyle Buckle, who sent in a photo of the tree, told the SNJ: "Kai was the loudest yet funniest lad.

"He always had a smile on his face no matter what circumstance.

"He will always be remembered for being the joker of the group."

Meanwhile, tributes continue to pour in from other friends and colleagues.

Charley Loveridge, who worked with Kai at Lye Farm in Uley, told the SNJ: "I am so devastated.

"Kai was a good friend of mine and we were getting close.

"We always had a joke and laugh at work all day long, but now Kai's gone, work feels empty and quiet.

"I just wish he realised how many people were by his side."

Friends are meeting at Selsley Common on Sunday at 4.30pm, where fireworks will be set off in Kai's memory.

Charley has helped organise the event and has glued a photo of Kai on to a firework.

Kai, who lived off Parliament Street, Stroud, passed away earlier this week.