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18:46 GMT, Sunday, 30 September 2007 19:46 UK

In pictures: Colin McRae service

A mourner holds a service sheet at Colin McRae's funeral

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Rally champion Colin McRae, 39, and his son Johnny died in a helicopter crash on 15 September. Their funeral was held last week. A remembrance service was held on Sunday.

Colin McRae's wife Alison and daughter Hollie

Colin McRae's wife Alison and daughter Hollie

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Mr McRae's wife Alison and nine-year-old daughter Hollie arrive at the Celebration of Life service for the motor sport star and his five-year-old son.

Colin McRae's wife and daughter with his brother Stuart

Colin McRae's wife and daughter with his brother Stuart

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Mr McRae's brother Stuart was also among those who attended the service at St Nicholas Church in their home town of Lanark.

Colin McRae's father Jim and mother Margaret

Colin McRae's father Jim and mother Margaret

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The racing legend's parents, Jim and Margaret, were at the church for the service, which former F1 driver Damon Hill and Mr McRae's co-driver Nicky Grist also attended.

Fans at Colin McRae's remembrance service

Fans at Colin McRae's remembrance service

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Police estimated as many as 15,000 people gathered in the street outside the church. The service was relayed to them via large screens on the high street.

Fans at Colin McRae's remembrance service

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The crowd fell silent just before 1600 BST as a lone piper played Flower Of Scotland. They watched as Mr McRae's wife and parents were piped into the church.

A fan at Colin McRae's remembrance service

A fan at Colin McRae's remembrance service

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Mr McRae was regarded as a hero in his hometown. The service included personal tributes from friends and colleagues, poetry, music and a highlights film.

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Related to this story:
Tributes to rally champion McRae (30 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
Funeral for McRae family friend (28 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
Family farewell to McRae and son (26 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
McRae father's flightpath concern (17 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
Funeral for helicopter crash boy (24 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
Family tribute to McRae and son (16 Sep 07 | Glasgow, Lanarkshire and West )
Magical McRae (16 Sep 07 | Motorsport )

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