The Funeral Procession of Fireman Ewan Williams

Category

Library Item

Item no

29433

Title

Firefighters from across the country line George IV Bridge for the funeral procession of fireman Ewan Williams

Artist / maker

MacLean, Kevin

Date

2009

Type

Digital image

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Ewan Williamson, a firefighter out of Tollcoss Fire Station, died on July 12th 2009 while fighting a blaze in the Balmoral Bar, Dalry Road. His efforts helped to save the lives of around 20 people but he was trapped in the blaze by a falling floor and could not be saved. Mr Williamson was the first firefighter to be lost in the line of duty in Edinburgh fire service's 185 year history. He was buried with full service honours and was carried on a fire engine through the city on a route lined by a guard of honour made up of firefighters from around the country and hundreds of members of the public who came to pay their respects.

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The funeral procession of Fireman Ewan Williams