NORTH Antrim DUP MLA Mervyn Storey has expressed his sympathy to the McCook family on the death of Mr Hill McCook.
Commenting on the tragedy Mervyn Storey, who knows the family well said,
"This is indeed very sad news. I have known the McCook family for many years. Having grown up in the village of Armoy, I spent many happy hours in their home.
As just one of life's characters. He always had a smile and a welcome and would never have gone past you without stopping for a chat.
"My fondest memories of Hill are the many Saturday mornings I spent with him sweeping the streets of Armoy. Hill was employed to keep the village tidy and for that task he had a bin on wheels. I enjoyed my Saturday mornings when I accompanied Hill on his circuit around the village. There was never a dull moment.
"I would extend my sincere sympathy to the family and assure them of our thoughts and prayers at this trying time.
"I trust that the rider of the motorcycle which crashed and a second spectator who was also hurt,will make a full recovery.
"Our thoughts are also with the Clerk of course Bill Kennedy and Armoy Motorcycle and Road Racing Club,as I know they are devastated by this death."