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'This Morning' TV Programme, London, Britain - 03 Apr 2012

Darren Rathband with Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford

Balloon with 'Tango 190', PC Rathband's call sign, with tributes and flowers left at the funeral of PC David Rathband

190 blue balloons are released in honour of PC Rathband's call sign (Tango 190) and the Blue Lamp Foundation

A balloon with 'Tango 190', PC Rathband's call sign, floats alone at the graveside

A mourning policeman wipes away a tear as the funeral is relayed via speakers, outside Stafford Crematorium

The funeral courtege passes PC Rathband's favoured pub in Stafford, The Grapes, in the town centre

Mia Rathband (daughter) Darren Rathband (brother) and Ashley Rathband (son) watch the coffin leaving Newcastle Cathedral

Mia Rathband (daughter) and Ashley Rathband (son) leaving Newcastle Cathedral

Members of the emergency services carrying the coffin out of Newcastle Cathedral

A note on flowers from Northumbria Police

Darren Rathband, brother of PC David Rathband, driving the hearse away from Newcastle Cathedral

Mia Rathband (daughter) and Ashley Rathband (son) watch the coffin carrying their father leave Newcastle Cathedral

Brave Blind Policeman David Rathband at the Start Line