Charity football tournament draws in crowds to honour tragic teen Oliver
And Oliver's favourite song, Wings by Birdy, played as the balloons flew into the sky.
Over 600 people went along the charity football match and fun day organised by Oliver’s young cousins Bobby (17) and 16-year-old Brandon Carter at Burnley’s Belvedere Football Club.
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Hide AdA junior football tournament saw 20 teams from across Lancashire take part and Pendle Forest won.
A team from Oliver’s former school, Shuttleworth Community College, Padiham, then played a team of his pals and relatives, who wore kits bearing Oliver’s name and age, and won 5-3.
Trophies were presented to the victors by Oliver’s mum, Tracey Barnett and his dad, Vincent McIvor.
There was a raffle and auction and the band Static entertained the crowds in the evening.
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Hide AdThe day raised around £3,500 which will go towards a charity chosen by Oliver’s family.
Oliver, of Sabden, died in January just after completing his induction and training ready to join the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and he was preparing to celebrate his 18th birthday.
Brandon's dad, Nick Carter, said: "We were overwhelmed at the number of people who turned out to support us.
"It was a great day but also very emotional and moving."