Garda Kevin Flatley's funeral saw an emotionally charged tribute as colleagues from the Dublin Metropolitan Region's roads policing unit formed a guard of honour as the hearse arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Co Dublin. The ceremony was attended by numerous uniformed gardaà and dignitaries, including Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. The solemn occasion featured the ringing of church bells upon the coffin's arrival, and inside the church, a ceremonial unit paid their respects by placing the Irish flag, his cap, and gloves on the coffin, embodying the high regard and loss felt by the police community and the public alike.
As the hearse carrying Garda Kevin Flatley's coffin arrived at St Peter and Paul's Church in Balbriggan, Garda motorcycle colleagues formed a guard of honour, demonstrating their respect and solidarity during this poignant moment.
Two members of the Garda led the cortege, one carrying the Irish national flag and the other the flag of An Garda Siochana, symbolizing the deep connection and service commitment of the fallen officer.
The bells of the church rang as the coffin arrived, marking a solemn and respectful entrance, indicating the community's mourning for a dedicated officer.
Inside the church, the ceremonial unit of the Garda honored their fallen colleague by placing the Irish flag on Garda Flatley's coffin, alongside his cap and gloves, signifying respect and remembrance.
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