Hundreds turnout for funeral of firefighter Barry Martin who died in Jenners store blaze

Huge turnout for the funeral of firefighter Barry Martin, who died after tackling the blaze at Jenners department store building.
The funeral cortege made its way from the base of the Royal Mile, arriving at the Cathedral at 12.30pm when the service, by invitation, began. There will be a private committal thereafter.
Mr Martin was based at the McDonald Road Community Fire Station in Edinburgh and was part of the Blue Watch.
The Blue Watch in all Edinburgh fire stations will be stood down in order for staff to attend the funeral.
Ross Haggart, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service interim chief officer said: “Our thoughts remain very firmly with Barry Martin’s family as we plan to come together at St Giles’ Cathedral to pay our respects.
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[@nero5379_]

I remember the last time I done this at St Giles for another fire fighter that lost his life ewan Williamson you guys will never be forgot

[@emmaclark9294]

God bless him and his family xx forever greatful for his service love from 🇬🇧 R.I.P Barry xx

[@rstein926]

That man died a hero making the ultimate sacrifice

[@eleanorlean4123]

RIP Barry our beloved Scottish Fire and Rescue hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice… May God bless you and the Lord wrap your family in his tender care at this difficult time 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@scottishalwaysdixie1638]

Thank you young Man for your Service # aswell as the NHS workers that tried in vain two Save him as for what this fireman @ women do 365 days a year R.I.P two all the Falling.... 2023

[@user-tb6kk5qp3d]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICES FOR THIS COUNTRY SIR👨‍🚒🧑‍🚒AND MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE🙏🙏

[@simonsmith3782]

R.I.P Barry from a retired Norfolk Firefighter. May god look after your family.

[@markallan3842]

A real hero 👏

[@cadetlessons8884]

Rest in peace Barry Martin 🕊🫡

[@professorminstrels6460]

Rest in peace Barry from a fellow firefighter in greater Manchester

[@thomasreger6392]

Mein herzliches Beileid den Hinterbliebenen. Von einem deutschen Feuerwehrmann.

[@josiahroberts2256]

Same

[@hannahkincaid1744]

RIP...Brave man...

[@user-ey6rz3fv5y]

Rip you were a brave man my heart is with the family

[@irenehutchison9908]

So sad for his family

[@tomspillane2888]

May You Rest In Peace... Deepest Sympathy too your family and friends

[@robinblitz5213]

R.I.P. thank you for your service

[@stevebuscombe7235]

Rest in peace from a fireman son in Devon your watch is over 😢😢

[@grww4056]

God bless him and his family. We are forever grateful for his service.

[@andrewdempsey685]

He was paid. It was his job.

[@royharrison6082]

Rip My heart goes out to you and family and the rest of the fire service 🙏

[@stayspicy9456]

RIP Brother.

[@JB-dx4mf]

RIP Warrior

[@simonsmith3782]

Whilst I was in service I attended 2 colleagues funerals which were full Fire service funerals and its devastating to be taking part in but its a final farewell to a colleague but it is like attending one of your own family's funeral but when you are in the fire service your colleagues are like a second family even when you are retired like me you still feel as if the Fire Service is family. R.I.P Barry a true hero..

[@andrewdempsey685]

They could have got rid of the busker on the pipes!!!

[@roychivers8134]

😡😡😡 ANOTHER FOOLISH COMMENT 😡😡😡

[@PortmanRd]

Yeah, I feel you, mate. Total numb nut.