It's a shame, Gregg Sharman says, that Paul Atkins can't eulogise at his own funeral.Because no-one in Wynyard could tell a better story than Paul.Paul Atkins, known to his friends and loved ones as "Axe", died on Saturday night, aged 57, after being hit by a car on Moore Street in Wynyard.It was that charisma, that tenacity of spirit, that larger-than-life personality, that has been remembered by his friends and loved ones in the days since his death.And, his twin brother Simon says, it was that personality that catapulted them both to great heights from growing up in Wynyard to the Australian Football League."I've got to thank him for my career They were two ginger tops, they were twins, and they were always running around together," he said.He said Paul was the more outgoing of the two brothers, and he would always remember him as someone who was keen on an in-depth chat over a beer.That continued until their last interaction at the recent Rockin' for Robbins event at Wynyard's Wharf Hotel.Craig said he was grateful to have that interaction with Paul, as he could not have ever guessed it would be their last."He's one of those fellas, you know, they're gone and you just wish you'd spent more time with them," he said."But no-one expects this sort of thing to happen.Tributes began to flow for Paul on social media in the wake of his death, with football clubs' and individuals' posts in his honour attracting hundreds of reactions.Posting yesterday morning, close friend Shannon Bakes also called Paul an idol, said that "Wynyard will never be the same".An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, and Tasmania Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.