– Jonas would have loved this. We think it’s a fantastic initiative, and it’s heartwarming, says Ivar Borgen, stepfather of Jonas and spokesman for the family. The cortege will leave on 31 August, the same day that Jonas will be buried from Hønefoss church. The association Buskerud Truckers is behind the initiative, in consultation with the family. Robin Hellingsrud is a board member of Buskerud Truckers. Photo: Private – I’m very sure that this is something he would think was completely gross. After all, he was on fire for exactly the same thing himself, and for the community that will meet there. And that is also the reason why we do this, says Robin Hellingsrud, one of three initiators from Buskerud Truckers. Over 100 registered Through an event on Facebook, they invite people to meet up to drive in a team through Hønefoss. – Most of those who come drive trucks, of course. But there is also everything from Hot Rods to tractors, ordinary passenger cars and vintage cars, says Hellingsrud. Picture from one of Buskerud Truckers’ meetings. Photo: Buskerud Truckers The event emphasizes great commitment. Over 100 people have signed up, and nearly 1,000 have marked themselves as “interested”. – One thing is that it strikes us that someone is taking the initiative. And most likely some of those who have said they will or maybe will come will come. And, yes … it’s touching, says Borgen. Jonas Aarseth Henriksen said that he lived in fear for the past two years. A series of mysterious events happened to Henriksen before he was found murdered on Thursday 17 August. A difficult time Jonas Aarseth Henriksen (30) was found dead at a cabin in Nes in Ådal on 17 August. Two days later, the police started a murder investigation. Since then, the family has been in both shock and grief. – It is heavy and difficult. Losing a son, uncle, lover, friend and employer at such a young age is quite demanding, says Borgen. – How do they take care of each other? – I myself think that we are good at talking to each other. And then it’s often the case, in such situations, that someone is a little reluctant to make contact because they are afraid of disturbing. But I have told everyone I know that they can get in touch and talk to us. It is a way for us to get through this – and makes the days actually a little easier to get through, he says. “In the spirit of Jonas” Jonas Aarseth Henriksen was himself a professional driver and went by the name “Lastebiljonas” on TikTok. Photo: PRIVAT Steson Jonas had over 50,000 followers on TikTok, where he was known as “Lastebiljonas”. The case therefore has a great deal of involvement in social media, among professional drivers and people in various car environments. Ivar Borgen says that the family thinks it’s nice to hear and see that Jonas has seen traces of himself. – It says something that he reached out to a large professional group. And it is also in his spirit. He was very passionate about working with professional drivers, and has done so all his life. Tip news’s crime group: Do you have information about this case or other crime cases? Contact news’s crime group. You can tip us off by e-mail or through news’s encrypted notification service. Here you can tip us anonymously. We also treat all tips confidentially, in line with the Vær varsom poster’s rules on source protection.
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Honors Jonas Aarseth Henriksen with a motorcade
