And he can be seen helping to lay his good friend to rest.
Usain Bolt helps dig the grave for his late friend Germaine MasonUsain Bolt was a good friend of Germaine Mason, who tragically passed away
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Germaine Mason won a silver high jump medal at 2008 Olympic GamesPA:Press AssociationGermaine Mason was tragically killed in a motorbike accidentInstagram @germainemasonUsain Bolt was distraught after his friend, Germaine Mason, sadly passed awayGetty ImagesUsain Bolt and Germaine Mason together at Oktoberfest in MunichPA:Press Association ImagesUsain Bolt and Germaine Mason attending an event together with friendsINSTAGRAM
Mason died on the spot after he lost control of his motorcycle while trying to swerve to avoid oncoming traffic in Kingston.
Bolt, who was part of the main convoy, was one of the first on the scene.
Mason won a silver medal for high jump at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and has been pals with Bolt since 2002.
The Jamaican posted a tribute to his friend shortly after the tragic accident.
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