PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Poignant pictures of Paul Walker as best man at his brothers wedding just weeks before Fast & Furious stars death Paul Walker, 40, was best man for brother Caleb, 36, in October - the last family event they were pictured together at Moving photographs give a glimpse at to just how close the devastated family were Comes day after sister Ashlie told MailOnline she was outraged by claims Fast & Furious star was drag racing when he died Dramatic new CCTV footage of Saturdays crash in Santa Clarita, California, seems to confirm this Paul was being driven in a $500,000 red Porsche Carerra GT by his friend Roger Rodas who also died in the blaze Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department said notoriously hard to handle supercar was travelling at a high rate of speed By SARA NATHAN PUBLISHED: 16:21, 3 December 2013 | UPDATED: 07:14, 4 December 2013 462 shares 323 View comments With a smile on his face and a cheeky glint in his eye, Fast & Furious star Paul Walker gives a toast to his brother Caleb on his wedding day - little more than a month before his fiery tragic death. Standing with his arms around Caleb, 36, and his youngest brother Cody, 25, best man Paul beams in the fall sunshine as his brother celebrates his wedding to Stephanie Branch. But poignantly, this was to be the last family wedding Paul, 40, would attend - and a stunning album of pictures by Chard photography gives a glimpse at the close-knit family who are now grieving following the actors death in a car crash on Saturday. Scroll down for video Poignant: One of the last pictures of Paul Walker, as he celebrated the wedding of his beloved younger brother Caleb in October Celebration: Just weeks before his death, Paul Walker was the best man at his brother Calebs wedding in California to pretty blonde Stephanie Best Man: Paul Walker gives a toast to the newlyweds at the Dove Canyon Country Club in Orange County, California, on October 23 Paul Walker plays with puppy on set of Fast and Furious 6 In what would be some of the last photos ever taken of the star, Paul is seen posing with his fellow groomsmen at the wedding held on October 23 at Dove Canyon Country Club in Orange County, California. In another shot, he cracks up laughing as Cody makes a joke while the brothers give a speech to the happy couple. And he stands by a bridesmaid, in a pretty lilac dress, as he joins the newlyweds alongside their wedding party. Calebs bride Stephanie looks gorgeous in her full-length gown gown - but the celebration is a far cry from the scenes outside the Walker family home in California yesterday as Stephanie was seen hugging her father-in-law Paul Walker Snr while her new husband stood by in tears. More... Paul Walker crash on CCTV: Video of Porsche GT spinning off road emerges as friends claim actor was trying to FIX faulty supercar Paul Walker may STILL appear in Fast & Furious 7 as movie producers discuss rewrites after his death Fast And Furious star Paul Walker, 40, leaves a long-lasting legacy in film after his tragic death Paul Walkers Fast & Furious co-star Vin Diesel arrives at fatal crash site and uses police cars loudspeaker to pay his respects and thank mourners for their love Should the Porsche that killed Fast & Furious Paul Walker be on the road? Carrera GT left professionals white with fear during test drives Paul Walker and a cruel twist of fate: Fast and Furious star and friend only got in $500,000 Porsche to take over from worker who failed to park it four times The Walker clan are said to be extremely close and yesterday, Pauls sister Ashlie Walker told MailOnline the family are trying to cope by using their Mormon faith. Furious Ashlie, 37, also hit out at reports her brother and his his good friend Roger Rodas - who was at the wheel of a Porsche when they crashed in Los Angeles on Saturday - were drag racing at the time of their death. Breaking her silence, Miss Walker said: They were absolutely not racing, thats a complete lie. It hurts us when we hear these lies and it makes our grief worse and more painful. These are irresponsible allegations and people are trying to make out speed and racing was the reason for his death when it was just a terrible accident. Paul Walkers father pays tribute to film star son Brotherly love: Paul Walker and his youngest brother Cody, 25, give a toast at their brother Calebs wedding to Stephanie Branch Smiles: Beaming, the Walker brothers, from left, Cody, Caleb and Paul, pose in the fall sunshine at Calebs October wedding Brothers in arms: Paul Walker joins his brothers and fellow groomsmen at Caleb Walkers wedding on October 23 - little more than a month before his fiery death in a car crash A close family member said Paul would be the biggest angel in heaven, adding: ‘Paul was a wonderful man and the best person you could ever meet. We are all totally distraught and beside ourselves with grief. ‘We can gain hope from this tragic accident through our strong Christian background and faith. We are grateful to be surrounded by such loving friends and family that have been praying for us and will be forever by our sides. We seek comfort in their love and our faith. We definitely believe that Paul has gone to a better place and is now with our heavenly father. We have a strong Mormon faith and although Paul wasn’t practicing at the time, he always had a very strong Christian faith. The source added that Pauls 15-year-old daughter Meadow, whose mother is the actors ex-girlfriend Rebecca Soteros, was grieving and surrounded by family, adding: Meadow will continue to be surrounded by those who love her. Meadow only recently moved to Los Angeles to live with her father after being brought up in Hawaii by her mother - and in one his last interviews given just two weeks ago, he called her the best thing I have right now. VIDEO: Paul Walker vigil at Santa Clarita, CA Tears: Just a month after her wedding, Paul Walkers new sister-in-law Stephanie hugs his father Paul Walker Snr outside the family home on Monday as her husband Caleb Walker looks on following the stars death Final picture: Paul Walker stands next to the Porsche Carrera GY that he was killed in when it crashed and burst into flames in LA on Saturday Read more: dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2517466/Pictures-Paul-Walker-best-man-brothers-wedding-weeks-ago.html#ixzz2mUZbQ3ra Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
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