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Flight MH17 crash: Glenn Thomas's funeral takes place in Lancashire MH17 crash: Funeral of Glenn Thomas held in Lancashire
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The funeral of a man who died in the MH17 Malaysia Airlines air crash in Ukraine is taking place in Lancashire. Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of a man who died in the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 air crash in Ukraine.
Glenn Thomas, who was 49 and originally from Blackpool, was one of 298 people killed in July when the Boeing 777 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur came down. Glenn Thomas, 49, who was originally from Blackpool, was one of 298 people killed in July when the Boeing 777 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur came down.
A humanist service is being held for the World Health Organization press officer at the Lowther Pavilion on the Fylde coast. The humanist service at the Lowther Pavilion in Lytham included a one-minute silence for all the victims.
Mr Thomas's twin sister Tracey Withers said it is a "celebration" of his life. His twin sister Tracey Withers said it was a "celebration" of his life.
During the service a candle was lit for Mr Thomas by Ms Withers and his partner Claudio Manoel Villaca-Vanetta.
Tributes were read by his best friend Steve Manion, nephew Jordan Withers, and Ms Christy Feig, directors of communications at the World Health Organization.
Later, a horse-drawn hearse led the cortege to the Park Crematorium in Lytham.
Mr Thomas, who lived in Geneva, was travelling to Australia for an Aids conference when the plane crashed.Mr Thomas, who lived in Geneva, was travelling to Australia for an Aids conference when the plane crashed.
Dutch experts say the aircraft broke up in mid-air but there was "no evidence of technical or human error".Dutch experts say the aircraft broke up in mid-air but there was "no evidence of technical or human error".
Mr Thomas had worked as a journalist for the BBC and Granada before moving to Switzerland.Mr Thomas had worked as a journalist for the BBC and Granada before moving to Switzerland.
The press officer was one of 10 people from the UK who died in the crash.The press officer was one of 10 people from the UK who died in the crash.