THOUSANDS of people have gathered around the world to remember the life of Labour MP Jo Cox on what would have been her 42nd birthday.
Her widower Brendan and two young children joined friends, colleagues and high-profile campaigners in London, as others met in her home town of Batley in Yorkshire, and at international events.
In Dublin Ms Cox was remembered as a smart, funny and passionate public servant and activist who was destined for the top.
Friends and former work colleagues of both Ms Cox and her widower Brendan were among those gathered by the Ha'penny Bridge.
Jamie Drummond, who along with Bono co-founded poverty foundation One, was a friend of Ms Cox since her days working with aid agencies.
"Jo stood for the best, whether as an activist on the outside or as an activist on the inside when she joined parliament," he said.
"She stood for the best in public life and she brought out the best in people, and I hope posthumously she will bring out the best in people in Ireland, the UK and the world."
Mr Drummond said he personally remembers Ms Cox for her great sense of humour.
"She was just very funny and lively, had a wicked sense of humour and fantastic dimples," he smiled.
"I know people in Ireland like to boast about their dimples but Jo could beat any Irish woman or man for her amazing dimples."
Many took turns to sign their name and leave messages on a large billboard overlooking the River Liffey which read "Today I pledge to #LoveLikeJo".
In London Mr Cox and his children made their way to the memorial along the river Thames by barge.
Colourful bunting was strung from bow to stern, and a Union flag streamed from the back of the black and white boat, named Stormvogel.
Sitting close to his daughter, who was wearing a life jacket, Mr Cox looked ahead as the vessel passed under the Millennium footbridge heading west towards Westminster.
Towed closely behind was a small black-hulled boat with 'Yorkshire Rose' painted on the bow in white lettering, filled with red and white roses which were also stuck to its mast.
One of several #MoreInCommon events taking place across Britain and around the globe was held in Trafalgar Square, London, where people used the inclusivity theme of the late MP's maiden speech in the Commons to remember Mrs Cox.
There were a few tuts in the crowd as a plane, appearing to carry a 'Leave' banner ahead of Thursday's crucial EU referendum, passed over Trafalgar Square.
It came moments after Mr Cox spoke of his wife's pro-EU stance.
The mother of two died last week after being shot and stabbed in Birstall, near Leeds.
