Baby Daniel
THE funeral service for Daniel Morcombe has been a touching tribute to a young boy whose life was cut tragically short.
The service celebrated the life of a loved son, brother and friend.
It also paid tribute to the many who have been touched in so many ways since young Daniel first disappeared.
Police, SES volunteers and others who played a vital part in searching for Daniel were honoured and tributes were given by Daniel's brother Dean and father, Bruce.
The work of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation was celebrated for its role in increasing awareness of danger to thousands of children across the state.
Daniel's coffin left Sippy Downs to applause as his family headed to a private service.
Thousands who attended today's service joined in a guard of honour for Daniel's final farewell.
Daniel's parents arrived shortly before the scheduled start time of the funeral as family, friends and community members gathered to share in their grief.
Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and former Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson also made their way into the church.
The doors to the church opened at 10am and the steady stream of mourners continued through the morning, despite steady rain.
All people attending the church were expected to be seated at 10.45am, 15 minutes before the service was due to start.
>> View the Sunshine Coast Daily's front page tribute to Daniel
Work by volunteers early this morning, including students from Siena College, insured all was in readiness for the funeral.
Singing rehearsals were held and a media briefing was conducted early, ahead of the arrival of members of the public.
Rain fell steadily for most of the morning but the community worked together in a show of respect for Daniel and his family.
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