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5.19pm on Dec 23, 2020
The funeral comes to an end
By Marta Pascual Juanola
The funeral has come to an end.
After paying their respects to Nick Martin, attendees will ride from Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park to East Victoria Park, where a wake will be held at the Rebels’ clubhouse.
Hundreds of bikies arriving to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon Smith
In an emotional address, Mr Martin’s wife Amanda broke down in tears as she recounted some of her fondest memories with her partner and his sense of humour.
"I never thought this day would come that I would be without my Nick," she told attendees, fighting back the tears.
"There's a hole in my heart that cannot be healed. My best friend is gone and I am broken into a million pieces but I just want him to come home."
The service wrapped up with a moving tribute showcasing family photos of Mr Martin to the tune of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, followed by a few minutes of mourning where attendees paid their respects by placing Rebels flags and rosemary branches on the casket.
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3.46pm on Dec 23, 2020
Mr Martin's sister Renee, his daughter and a friend speak
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Mr Martin's sister Renee chokes away tears as she describes a man "with a sweet tooth" who loved trifle.
"Not many saw the man we knew," she said, a "man who loved his daughter more than life itself".
"He was our giant cuddly Teddy bear," she continued.
"I don't know how I will go on."
"I'm going to miss my trifle this year," she said before saying a few words on behalf of her mother.
Next up is Mr Martin's daughter and one of his close friends.
3.42pm on Dec 23, 2020
Nick Martin's dad speaks
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Nick Martin's father said the slain Rebel joined the outlaw motorcycle club "which he loved" when he was young.
He said he hoped "they catch the bastard who did this to him, who didn't have the balls to fight him, and I wouldn't have either".
Roaring applause from the crowd.
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3.32pm on Dec 23, 2020
'Tough bastard': Nick Martin's funeral commences
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Verity James from Purslowe & Chipper Funerals welcomes the crowd gathered to farewell slain Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin after a "underhanded and cowardly" killing.
Nick Martin's funeral commences.
She described Mr Martin's presence "physically and in character" merely by entering a room.
"He was loyal to those he loved," she said, but according to his mother's account "never did what he was told".
Ms James admitted to being "nervous" meeting Mr Martin and his wife Amanda, who he chased for seven months before she agreed to go out with him.
She said he was a "focused and direct" and what you would describe as a "tough bastard" who "adored the women in his life".
3.23pm on Dec 23, 2020
Watch the livestream of Nick Martin's funeral
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3.22pm on Dec 23, 2020
Nick Martin's coffin carried in under guard of honour
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Bob Dylan's 'Hurricane' is playing as slain Rebel boss Nick Martin's coffin is being carried in on a red carpet under a guard of honour.
Slain Rebels bikie boss Nick Martin is laid to rest at Pinnaroo cemetery.A photo of Nick Martin leads the start of the funeral.
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3.02pm on Dec 23, 2020
Procession arrives at Pinnaroo cemetery
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The procession has arrived at Pinnaroo cemetery for the funeral, which is expected to go ahead at 12.15pm, a police helicopter is flying overhead.
Rebels boss Nick Martin funeral procession making its way to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Marta Pascual JuanolaRebels boss Nick Martin funeral procession making its way to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Marta Pascual JuanolaA police chopper watches the procession.Marta Pascual JuanolaNick Martin's coffin.Marta Pascual Juanola
Hundreds of bikies leave the funeral home in North Perth on their way to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Marta Pascual JuanolaNick Martin's family leaves the funeral home in North Perth. Marta Pascual JuanolaMourners are gathering for Nick Martin's funeral.Marta Pascual JuanolaRebels members arrive to the funeral home to farewell slain bikie boss Nick MartinMarta Pascual Juanola
2.35pm on Dec 23, 2020
The procession makes its way to Pinnaroo
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Nick Martin's coffin leaves the funeral home in North Perth, en route to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Marta Pascual JuanolaThe procession makes its way from the North Perth funeral home. Marta Pascual JuanolaHundreds of bikies leave the funeral home in North Perth on their way to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.Marta Pascual JuanolaNick Martin's family leaves the funeral home in North Perth. Marta Pascual JuanolaHundreds of bikies leave the funeral home in North Perth.Marta Pascual JuanolaNick Martin's coffin.Marta Pascual Juanola
2.20pm on Dec 23, 2020
And they're off
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The procession has left the funeral home and hundreds of bikies are on their way to Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park.
Hundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon SmithHundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon SmithHundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon SmithHundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon Smith
Hundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon SmithHundreds of bikies rode from the funeral home in north Perth to Pinneroo Valley Memorial Park.Sharon Smith
The sound of about 200 motorcycles roaring echoed in North Perth as Rebels members escorted the coffin containing the body of slain boss Nick Martin.
Bystanders looked on as Mr Martin's coffin, decorated with a print of $100 notes, travelled down Scarborough Beach Road.
Attendees gathered at the funeral home from 10am giving their condolences to Mr Martin’s family and embracing fellow Rebels.
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There was a strong police presence in the area with about a dozen officers on motorbikes and several police cars and vans parked in the vicinity.
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1.49pm on Dec 23, 2020
About 800 bikies arrive for funeral: reports
By Fran Rimrod
Across the road from Pinnaroo cemetery at the Craigie Leisure Centre a police operation van and dozens of officers have set up.
Whitfords Avenue about an hour before the funeral of slain bikie boss Nick Martin.Sharon Smith
It’s understood about 800 bikies had arrived to set off from the funeral home for a procession towards the cemetery expected to leave soon.
The procession is expected to head along Scarborough Beach Road, towards West Coast Highway and then onto Marmion Avenue.
Onlookers have started to arrive at Whitfords Avenue to watch the procession.