Phillip Hughes funeral -Emotional farewell

 Philip Hughes father helps in carrying His son’s coffin.

The funeral service for the 25-year-old was attended by thousands of people and brought the town – and much of the nation – to a standstill  on wednesday 3rd Dec 2014. Services were also held at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where Hughes, the son of a banana farmer, was struck during an interstate game last week.

Philip Hughes mother  is comforted by her son, Jason



Australia captain Michael Clarke pays his respects to Phillip Hughes

Father Michael Alcock closes the ceremony: "May Phillip go forward to his place of rest."Eight pallbearers, led by Hughes's father, Greg, gather around the casket. The music of Elton's John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" plays over the speakers as they carry him away.

Philip Hughes 1988-2014 RIP