The funeral of Ian Fisher who was killed in an Afghan suicide attack is being held this morning.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Emma Fisher (centre) the widow of warrant officer class 2 Ian Michael Fisher, is comforted by her sister (red jacket) and mother (right) as the cortege passes for his repatriation in Carterton.Emma Fisher (centre) the widow of warrant officer class 2 Ian Michael Fisher, is comforted by her sister (red jacket) and mother (right) as the cortege passes for his repatriation in Carterton. (Image: PA Wire/Press Association Images)

The service for the 42-year-old from Elm Park started at 11am at Lichfield Cathedral, Lichfield.

Barking and Dagenham Post: Warrant Officer class 2 Ian Michael FisherWarrant Officer class 2 Ian Michael Fisher (Image: Crown Copyright)

Mr Fisher, who was a warrant officer class 2 and served with the 3rd Battalion in Helmond, was killed in action on November 5.

He leaves behind a widow Emma and sons James, seven, and William five, as well as his parents Simon and Helen.

In a statement released after his death, Emma said: “Ian will always be the centre of my life. He will be remembered as a dotting father, loving husband and a true professional soldier.”