The day Dereham stopped for Denver

A celebration of the life of Denver Clinton took place in Dereham. Picture: Alan Palmer (Image: Archant)

Denver Clinton lost his battle with cancer aged just four-years-old early on Valentine's Day.

And the community the brave boy inspired turned out in the town to celebrate his life.

A police car led the way, followed by his family, friends and others touched by his courageous story.

WATCH: The day hundreds came to Dereham town centre to celebrate the life of Denver ClintonNicknamed Dereham's superhero, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man, Batman and Power Rangers were just a few of many to honour the town's real superhero.

Crowds gathered in Dereham to celebrate the life of Denver Clinton. (Taken with permission of family). Picture: Dan Bennett (Image: Archant)

Flags flew in the town and at The Railway Tavern in what was a fitting send off for the boy who touched the lives of so many.

Crowds gathered in Dereham to celebrate the life of Denver Clinton. (Taken with permission of family). Picture: Dan Bennett (Image: Archant)

Denver Clinton's family wore hoodies in his memory. Picture: Alan Palmer (Image: Archant)

A celebration of life took place in Dereham to remember Denver Clinton. Picture: Alan Palmer (Image: Archant)

Crowds gathered in Dereham to celebrate the life of Denver Clinton. (Taken with permission of family). Picture: Dan Bennett (Image: Archant)

Crowds gathered in Dereham to celebrate the life of Denver Clinton. (Taken with permission of family). Picture: Dan Bennett (Image: Archant)

Crowds gathered in Dereham to celebrate the life of Denver Clinton. (Taken with permission of family). Picture: Dan Bennett (Image: Archant)