Barry Delainey mourns in a neon dress at best friend Kevin Elliott's funeral. Photo: Jeff J. Mitchell, Getty Images
The somber funeral for slain Scottish soldier Kevin Elliott was brightened -- sartorially, at least -- by an attendee in a neon green, tight-fitting dress and hot pink knee socks.
The fluorescent getup was worn by the soldier's best friend, Barry Delainey, fulfilling his and Elliott's promise to wear a dress to the funeral of whomever passed away first, The Telegraph reports.
Sadly, the 24-year-old Elliott died before his time during an insurgent attack in Afghanistan on August 31, The Telegraph reports, though his funeral was not held in Dundee until yesterday.
While Delainey's day-glo attire surely must have raised eyebrows amongst a crowd of mourners wearing traditional black or military uniforms, we think his bold choice is a touching testament to his friendship with Elliott.
Can we get a Best Friend Ever award over here?
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