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Glasgow helicopter crash: Funeral for PC Kirsty Nelis Glasgow helicopter crash: Funeral for PC Kirsty Nelis
(about 1 hour later)
A requiem mass is being held for PC Kirsty Nelis, who died in the police helicopter crash in Glasgow. A requiem mass has been held for PC Kirsty Nelis, who died in the police helicopter crash in Glasgow.
Police colleagues have joined mourning relatives at the funeral. Police colleagues joined mourning relatives at the funeral.
The service is taking place at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow, a short distance from the scene of the crash at the Clutha bar. The service took place at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow, a short distance from the scene of the crash at the Clutha bar.
PC Nelis, 36, was one of three people in the helicopter who died, along with PC Tony Collins and civilian pilot David Traill.PC Nelis, 36, was one of three people in the helicopter who died, along with PC Tony Collins and civilian pilot David Traill.
Six people inside the bar on 29 November were also killed.Six people inside the bar on 29 November were also killed.
They were Gary Arthur, Samuel McGhee, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, John McGarrigle and Mark O'Prey.They were Gary Arthur, Samuel McGhee, Colin Gibson, Robert Jenkins, John McGarrigle and Mark O'Prey.
Lone piper
Ten uniformed police officers lined the entrance to the cathedral and saluted as PC Nelis' coffin was carried in to the sound of a lone piper.Ten uniformed police officers lined the entrance to the cathedral and saluted as PC Nelis' coffin was carried in to the sound of a lone piper.
A police hat sat upon the coffin, which was draped with a white flag bearing the Police Scotland emblem.A police hat sat upon the coffin, which was draped with a white flag bearing the Police Scotland emblem.
Civic leaders
First Minister Alex Salmond and Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill attended the service, led by the Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia.First Minister Alex Salmond and Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill attended the service, led by the Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia.
Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and council leader Gordon Matheson were also present.Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and council leader Gordon Matheson were also present.
Although the area around the cathedral is not closed for the service, police have warned that traffic may be stopped briefly on Clyde Street to allow for the departure of PC Nelis' family. A message on the back of the order of service said: "The family wishes to thank all relatives, friends and colleagues for their attendance here today, and for the overwhelming kindness, love and support shown at this sad time."
The Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) have started an investigation into the crash. 'Untimely loss'
An initial report into the disaster said the AAIB had found no evidence of a "major" engine or gearbox failure in the police helicopter. Clutha owner Alan Crossan and manager Saverio Petri, who was using crutches, attended the mass, where mourners heard Bible readings and sang hymns in memory of PC Nelis.
The Archbishop said: "We offer our deepest sympathies to Kirsty's husband Mark, to her mum and dad, to her brother, and to all her relatives and friends.
"We know that you have been devastated by Kirsty's tragic, sudden and untimely loss.
"Together with you, putting our hope in Jesus, we pray for her eternal rest.
"And in a special way we offer our prayerful sympathies to her colleagues in the police service."