An outpouring of grief has swept across Watford since the death of electrical engineer and lifelong Hornets fan, Chris Dyer in the Tunisia beach massacre.

Chris, 32, was one of the 38 people killed during the attack last Friday after he was shot in the head with an AK47.

Chris and his wife Gina Van Dort, 30, ran for cover into the Imperial Marhaba hotel garden in Sousse, where the couple were on holiday, but while Gina managed to survive after she was shot in the chin with the bullet exiting her eye, Chris died on the lawn.

When paramedics arrived, Gina refused to let go of her dead husband, it was reported. Gina was taken to Sahloul Hospital, and her injuries were so severe she lost her eye and had surgery to her windpipe to assist with her breathing.

But from her hospital bed, Gina managed to write a note to staff asking for her wedding ring back, which had been removed during surgery.

She returned to Britain with five other survivors in the early hours of Tuesday morning in an RAF plane.

Chris, a well-known Watford FC fan and Jiu-jitsu enthusiast, posted his last Tweet on Friday, June 26, moments before the massacre happened, which said how much he was enjoying his time away.

During his stay in Tunisia he also posted a string of images on Instagram of the couple on holiday.

Tributes to Chris have since been splashed across social media.

On Twitter, one user, @ChrisBottom16 said: "No one should go on holiday and lose their life in the way Chris Dyer did" and @WatfordFCBlog said: "What sad news about one of our own Chris Dyer, who has been killed in Tunisia".

An unofficial tribute has started at Vicarage Road for Watford FC fans to pay their respects to the fellow Hornet, and Watford Jiu-Jitsu club, which Chris attended and earned his blue belt status at, has posted a tribute video for him on its Facebook page.

The video has been viewed more than 3,100 times since it was posted on Tuesday.

In the video, the club said: "To say that Chris was a dedicated student is an understatement.

"His passion for Jiu-jitsu was admirable and his loyalty to our club and his team mates is something that will never be forgotten.

"Chris was never shy about discussing his suffering from reactive arthritis and battling through depression.

"He would often use the word 'broken' to describe how he was feeling either physically or emotionally.

"However, in our eyes he was anything but broken.

"He had a fighting spirit and demonstrated it every time he got on the mats.

"It’s difficult to make sense of this sudden loss. Our deepest, heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends and loved ones.

"We at Watford Gracie Jiu-jitsu will feel his absence."

A fundraising page has also been set up by Watford Gracie Jiu-jitsu, which has so far raised more than £1,300, and a fundraising page made by a fellow Watford FC fan has raised more than £5,400.

Money raised will go towards funeral costs and helping Gina, as she continues her own battle in hospital.

Tributes have continued on the fundraising pages, with thoughts also spared for Gina.

Joleen Norman wrote: "I know my words may not give you comfort or peace at this unbearably painful time, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you and sending you much love", and Nicky Hibbs said: "Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the love as you come to terms with this horrible monstrosity". Chris was one of 30 British people killed in the beach attack.

He attended Haydon School in Pinner between 1994 and 1999, and moved on to study at the College of North West London, the City of Westminster College, and then London South Bank University.

His most recent job was as a senior electrical engineer at Hoare Lea.

To donate to the fundraising pages in memory of Chis, visit http://www.gofundme.com/yafuef7 and http://www.gofundme.com/y7fa2a2j