Innocent neighbour killed in Queensland shooting given a hero's farewell
Queenslander Alan Dare has been remembered as someone who was "always there to help" even in his final hours.
The 58-year-old died after going to investigate gunshots at a neighbouring property in Wieambilla, when he was fatally shot along with constables Rachel McCrow and Matthew Arnold.
His family and friends said their final goodbyes at an emotional service at the Centenary Memorial Gardens in Brisbane's south West on Friday.
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Queenslander Alan Dare has been remembered as someone who was "always there to help" even in his final hours. Nine
An emotional service was held at the Centenary Memorial Gardens in Brisbane's south West on Friday. 9News
Hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects as Dare was escorted by a police motorcade.
His wife and family travelled in Ford Cobra XC's which was Dare's favourite car.
A convoy of more than 50 classic cars followed behind and stretched from suburb to suburb.
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Hundreds lined the streets to pay their respects as Dare was escorted by a police motorcade. 9News
A convoy of more than 50 classic cars followed behind and stretched from suburb to suburb. 9News
Family and friends said Dare was "always there to help" as they recounted memories.
His daughter fought back tears and tried to find the words to describe the man she looked up to so much.
"I'm always going to love you," she said.
"We're always going to be there, we're always going to look after mum."
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