'We give God thanks for the blessings of this young man'

December 03, 2014 08:47

Phillip Hughes' funeral has begun with the song Forever Young. Father Michael Alcock is doing the welcome and opening prayer. In his prayer, he says, "To all of us here, Phillip's extended family, immediate family, and friends, we give God thanks for the blessings of this young man. To those both near and far whom his life has touched and we pray this afternoon that today we will feel some consolation as we celebrate his life."

Image: A bat displayed at SCG grounds in tribute to the batsman. 63 bats have been lined up at the grounds to honour Philip Hughes.

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