Bicester Motion: Funeral procession for firefighter Martyn Sadler
"If you wish to support from Queen's Avenue, we ask for you to stand on the opposite side of the road to our fire station," the post said."Your presence will mean so much to us and Martyn's family and friends."It added that the route would be lined with firefighters and emergency service personnel.
Road closures will be in place from 09:45 BST to support the funeral.Mr Sadler worked for Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and was also part of the London Fire Brigade.He started his wholetime firefighter training with Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and worked in Slough, Langley and Maidenhead before moving to the London brigade.London Fire Commissioner Andy Roe said of Mr Sadler: "We have lost a well-respected and much-loved colleague who exemplified courage and selflessness in the service of others."His family described him as "born to be a firefighter", and "a loving husband, son, brother, uncle and all-round family member".
Ms Logan, 30, was also honoured with a procession in Bicester on 14 June, when thousands turned up for her funeral.The funeral for Mr Chester, 57, took place in Tackley, on 8 July.He repaired heritage buildings at the former RAF base at the site.Last month police, fire and Health and Safety Executive investigation work at the scene concluded.
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