Political leaders, including Sir Jeffrey Donaldson and Michelle O'Neill, gathered for the funeral of the parents of Northern Ireland Assembly member Alex Easton in Co Down.
Mr Easton's mother and father died following a fire at a property in the Dellmount Park area of Bangor, on Monday morning. Alec and Ann Easton, who were aged in their 80s, were treated for their injuries but both died at the scene.
Speaking at a service of thanksgiving in Bangor Abbey, Alex Easton said the emergency services would always have a place in the hearts of his family for their efforts in trying to save his parents.
