As final farewell, bugle call sounded by police band to signify end of CPT Tay’s duty to the nation.
After CPT Tay's body arrived at Bright Hill at 9.15am, his casket was lifted by eight officers from the Marine Division, 1st SCDF Division, and course mates from his 17th Rota Commander Course.The pallbearers moved the casket onto a carriage, which was linked to a Light Fire Attack Vehicle, for the ceremonial funeral procession towards the crematorium.
The procession was supported by the Singapore Police Force Band, which played the traditional funeral song, Dead March, from Handel’s Saul. Captain Kenneth Tay was serving as a marine rota commander at the SCDF West Coast Marine Fire Station on May 16 when he lost consciousness while fighting a blaze on board China-flagged tanker Sheng Hang Hua 6. PHOTO: KENNETH TAY/FACEBOOK
A minute’s silence was also observed to honour CPT Tay, who SCDF said had made the ultimate sacrifice in service of the nation. He said: “This last fire call for Captain Kenneth remembers his dedication to duty from his years of service with the SCDF.
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