Mourners have lined the streets of Corby and Rothwell this morning to pay their respects to beloved firefighter Hilmi Say who lost his cancer battle at the age of 40.
More than 125 Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service colleagues paid tribute to Hilmi with a guard of honour at his funeral held at the Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell.
Hilmi was a much-loved member of the brigade since he joined in 2010, and served at Corby Fire Station.
His Union flag-draped casket was carried by firefighters before his helmet and the flag were presented to his family.
Hilmi’s funeral service was held this morning (Wednesday, January 24) at 11am in Rothwell after the funeral procession from Corby Fire Station.
His casket was carried by a turntable ladder truck and flanked by two fire engines.
9. Hundreds line streets in tribute to Corby firefighter
Hilmi Say funeral in Holy Trinity Church Rothwell Photo: Alison Bagley
10. Hundreds line streets in tribute to Corby firefighter
Streets lined in honour of Corby firefighter Hilmi Say Photo: Alison Bagley
11. Hundreds line streets in tribute to Corby firefighter
Flowers in the hearse Photo: Alison Bagley
12. Hundreds line streets in tribute to Corby firefighter
Flowers are taken to the church Photo: Alison Bagley