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Two pipers from the Royal Hong Kong Police Force played the "Funeral March" until the completion of the official ceremony.

The cortege then left the Station for Gallant Garden, Wo Hop Shek Cemetery, for the burial service.

On arrival at Gallant Garden, the cortege was met by the Director of Fire Services, his aides and the Police bugler.

The pall-bearers stood to attention as the undertakers removed the coffin from the hearse.

The escort contingent then dismounted and each took a wreath to stand attention along the route leading to the grave yard.

The Police bugler sounded the "Last Post" upon completion of the religious

burial service.

To show respect to the deceased, all Fire Services flags on the Department's premises and fire boats are flown at half mast from 8 am until 6 pm today.

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The following is a brief biography of the late Senior Fireman 4818 Liu Chi-

The late Mr Liu Chi-hung was born on December 23, 1955. He joined the Fire Services Department as Fireman in 1977 and was promoted to Senior Fireman in August 1988. During his 19 years of service, He had served in Lei Muk Shue Fire Station, Kwai Chung Fire Station and Cheung Sha Wan Fire Station.

Mr Liu Chi-hung was a diligent and courageous service member and had been well respected for his devotion to duty. Proof of his good work is evidenced by the award to him of the Colonial Fire Brigades Long Service Medal in 1995.

Mr Liu Chi-hung died at the age of 41, during his splendid and dedicated operation against a No 5 alarm fire at Garley Building on November 20, 1996. He was single up to the time of his death.

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