Farewell to British hero James Kirby: Military veteran-turned-aid worker, 47, killed in Israeli...

Mourners lined the streets to pay tribute to a 'remarkable man' and 'true friend'. Mr Kirby was one ofGrieving family and friends have paid tribute to British hero James Kirby at the funeral of the military veteran-turned-aid worker killed in an Israel i air strike in Gaza.

Mourners lined the streets this afternoon to remember him, a poignant flower arrangement spelled out the word 'SON' and immediate family and friends carried his coffin draped in the Union Jack. 'James had a wicked sense of humour. We had a mischievous friendship was about making other people laugh. Read More Three Brit aid workers killed in Israeli air strike on Gaza died from blast injuries to their head, chest and limbs, inquest hears Mr Forbes added: 'He would not go working for people if they had a bad reputation. I spoke to him before he left."I'll see you when I'm back", he said.'

Mr Kirby's mother Jacqui Kirby released a statement ahead of the service through Avon and Somerset Police, saying they would 'celebrate the life' of her son.Mr Kirby's friend Veiner Gaston said of him: 'He would always treat everyone the same - always would make them laugh, make them smile' Canon Dan Tyndall told mourners: 'We are James' legacy. We need to carry the light into the darker places in our world'

Hymns played during the service were Abide with Me and I Vow To Thee My Country, while the Roy Orbison song In Dreams was also played. Also killed were Palestinian Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha, 25, Lalzawmi 'Zomi' Frankom, 43, from Australia, American Jacob Flickinger, 33, and Polish national Damian Sobol, 35.

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