Jim Molan funeral: Erin Molan gives tribute to father at service at ANZAC ... trends now

Erin Molan has given an emotional farewell to her 'hero' father Jim at a moving funeral service for the senator, attended by high-profile politicians and military dignitaries.

Mourners arrived at the ANZAC Memorial Chapel of St Paul, in Canberra, on Wednesday morning.

The Liberal senator and former Army major general was diagnosed with prostate cancer in early 2021.

He died peacefully in the arms of his family on Monday January 16 at the age of 72.

Addressing the packed out service, Sky News presenter Erin hailed her father's devotion to his family, remembering him as 'a dad we idolized, we were inspired by, and who was our hero.'

In a brief moment of levity, she recalled the moment the former major general was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

'We all rushed to hospital,' she told the crowd.

'I was on the couch, heaving and stoic and the rest (of Senator Molan's children) were all being stoic.

'After a while, my brother Mick came over, put his arm around me and said: ''Erin, I just want you to know, none of us think you're trying to make this about you''.'

Governor-general David Hurley, former prime ministers Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison, opposition leader Peter Dutton and other Liberal frontbenchers were in attendance.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keough were also at the service.

Senator Molan's coffin was carried in through a military honours as bagpipes played Amazing Grace, and was followed by his family, who were seen wiping away tears as they approached the chapel.

Erin, led the group, dressed in black and carrying her father's military medals.

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