Those are the words of the fiancée of Wolverhampton murder victim Tom Kirwan after she set up a fundraising day in aid of a reward pot to help track his killer.

It was an emotional day for Jade Elwell and for the other members of his heartbroken family as a charity football match took place in his honour yesterday – the day that would have been his 26th birthday.

Floral tributes to Tom Kirwan outside the Uberra nightclub in Wolverhampton

A huge Wolverhampton Wanderers supporter, Tom died at the age of 23 when he was stabbed outside the city's former Uberra nightclub. But three years on from his death, his killer is still yet to be found.

Victim Tom Kirwan

The event, held on Saturday, saw Wednesfield Football Club take on TK Wanderers – a Sunday League team consisting of Tom's family members and friends. As well as the football match, there were bouncy castles, music, stalls and raffles at the Wednesfield club.

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Just before the kick-off, Jade released a load of gold and black balloons to the track of recent UK number one single See You Again by Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth. About £2,000 was raised from the event, taking the total so far to more than £4,000.

Jade, who was one of many wearing a 'Justice For Tom' t-shirt, said the family will keep up the fight until his killer is found.

"Today is all about Tom as it would have been his 26th birthday and we are raising funds as reward money to find his killer," she said.

The fundraising campaign has got off to a great start and we want to keep it going.

"Events like this will ensure Tom's memory lives on and we are determined to find his killer. We won't give up the fight."