VIDEO: Final Salute To Lt. Ed Walsh

BOSTON (CBS) --- Thousands lined the way to St. Patrick's Church in Watertown to salute Lt. Edward Walsh, one final time.

Lt. Edward Walsh, 43, died alongside 33-year-old firefighter Michael Kennedy when they became trapped in the basement during a fire March 26 in a brownstone on Beacon Street.

Thousands of firefighters from around world paid their respects to Walsh at his wake Tuesday and at Wednesday's funeral.

Below are somber scenes of the final salute to Walsh.

Bagpipers lead the procession

WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reads the "Fireman's Prayer"

Casket Of Lt. Walsh is carried into St. Patrick's

Tenor Ronan Tynan sings Responsorial Psalm

Homily by Rev. John Unni of St. Cecelia's Parish

"Ave Maria" performed by Tenor Ronan Tynan

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh's remarks

Walsh's sister Kathy Malone delivers eulogy

IAFF Medal Ceremony for Lt. Walsh

Final Ringing Of The Bell For Lt. Walsh

Cardinal Sean O'Malley's final reflections

Final procession for Lt. Walsh

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