1/57The procession of classic cars on Ipswich streets for the funeral of Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare. Picture: Supplied
In pictures: Tearful farewell to hero Alan Dare
Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare was honoured at a touching memorial on Friday afternoon by friends, family, police and dozens of Ford enthusiasts. See the pictures.
2/57The procession of classic cars on Ipswich streets for the funeral of Wieambilla shooting victim Alan Dare. Picture: Supplied
3/57Alan Dare is being honoured with a motorcade of dozens of classic Ford cars, the local fire brigade and police from Ipswich to Wacol. He was tragically gunned down by his neighbours on December 12 as he went to their Wiembilla property and is being remembered by his family as a much-loved "hero." Picture: 7 NEWS
4/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
5/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
6/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare. Pictured is wife, Kerry Dare. Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
7/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare. Pictured is wife, Kerry Dare. Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
8/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare. Pictured is wife, Kerry Dare. Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
9/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare. Kerry Dare, wife of Alan Dare, hops into one one of the vintage Ford cars included in the procession. Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
10/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
11/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
12/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
13/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
14/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
15/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
16/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
17/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
18/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
19/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
20/57BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire, DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wieambilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
21/57Heroic Wieambilla neighbour, Alan Dare was shepherded into Centenary Memorial Gardens outdoor chapel. Dozens of classic Fords, Mr Dare's favourite, safely guided him to his resting place, in a heartwarming outpouring of community spirit. A fleet of four Ford Cobra’s escorted Alan’s closest loved ones to be alongside him one final time. Picture: Ayla Connolly
22/57Heroic Wieambilla neighbour, Alan Dare was shepherded into Centenary Memorial Gardens outdoor chapel. Dozens of classic Fords, Mr Dare's favourite, safely guided him to his resting place, in a heartwarming outpouring of community spirit. A fleet of four Ford Cobra’s escorted Alan’s closest loved ones to be alongside him one final time. Picture: Ayla Connolly
23/57Heroic Wieambilla neighbour, Alan Dare was shepherded into Centenary Memorial Gardens outdoor chapel. Dozens of classic Fords, Mr Dare's favourite, safely guided him to his resting place, in a heartwarming outpouring of community spirit. A fleet of four Ford Cobra’s escorted Alan’s closest loved ones to be alongside him one final time. Picture: Ayla Connolly
24/57Heroic Wieambilla neighbour, Alan Dare was shepherded into Centenary Memorial Gardens outdoor chapel. Dozens of classic Fords, Mr Dare's favourite, safely guided him to his resting place, in a heartwarming outpouring of community spirit. A fleet of four Ford Cobra’s escorted Alan’s closest loved ones to be alongside him one final time. Picture: Ayla Connolly
25/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
26/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
27/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
28/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
29/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
30/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
31/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
32/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
33/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
34/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
35/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
36/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
37/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
38/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
39/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
40/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
41/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
42/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
43/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
44/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
45/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
46/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
47/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
48/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
49/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
50/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
51/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
52/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
53/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
54/57BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos DECEMBER 23, 2022: The funeral service for Alan Dare at Centenary Memorial Gardens. Dare was gunned down and killed by his neighbours who were involved in standoff with police, on 12 December at their Wiembilla property. Picture: Sarah Marshall
55/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
56/57Family and friends at funeral of Alan Dare, Friday, December 23, 2022 - Picture: Richard Walker
57/57Alan Dare is being honoured with a motorcade of dozens of classic Ford cars, the local fire brigade and police from Ipswich to Wacol. He was tragically gunned down by his neighbours on December 12 as he went to their Wiembilla property and is being remembered by his family as a much-loved "hero." Picture: 7 NEWS
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