Halesowen comes to a standstill for hero marine's funeral
  • Royal Marines carried the coffin out of St John the Baptist Church followed by the family of Jonathan Crookes. (Buy photo: 331041M)
  • Mourners follow the coffin flanked by standard bearers. (Buy photo: 331042M).
  • Townsfolk turned out in their hundreds to pay their respects along Queensway. (Buy photo: 331043M).
  • Royal Marines salute the coffin as it is driven by. (Buy photo: 331044M).
  • The coffin is carried into St John the Baptist Church, Halesowen. (Buy photo: 331045M).
  • The funeral cortege passes through the town.(Buy photo: 331046M).
  • Royal Marines flank the coffin as it arrives at the church.(Buy photo: 331047M).
  • Royal Marine pallbearers carry the coffin into the church. (Buy photo: 331048M).

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Halesowen comes to a standstill for hero marine's funeral

Over a thousand people descended on Halesowen to pay their respects to fallen marine Jonathan Crookes. Friends, family and townsfolk turned out to see the 26-year-old laid to rest with full military honours.

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