Londoners today turned out to pay their respects to murdered PC Keith Palmer as thousands of officers lined the funeral route.
Parliament Square was filled with tourists and well-wishers who left notes and flowers to the makeshift shrine to the victims of the Westminster terror attack last month.
The funeral procession was due to leave the Palace of Westminster along a 1.2mile route ending at 2pm with a service at Southwark Cathedral.
Londoners today told the Standard why paying their respects to PC Palmer and the four other victims was so important.
Paula Franks, 38, a care worker from Bermondsey, came to Parliament Square to pay her respects.
She said: "It's a lovely outpouring of love and respect. Its important PC Palmer is remembered and celebrated.
"Its also good for London to show its a tolerant city despite what has happened.
"It sends a strong message to the world that London is welcoming and it's really special to see the flowers on the Parliament Square."
Vicky Jessop, who now lives in Sussex, said: "I feel sorrow for what happened. I hate to see our police attacked.
"The flowers are amazing."
She added: "Today shows London in such a good light. Everyone is calm, respectful and ordered."
Louise Hood, 47, a trainee psychologist from Sydenham, said: "We have been touched by what's happened. My husband is from a military background and I think it upset him a lot.
"But one of the lovely things is how everyone gathers around to support the police.
"It could have been much worse. It was appalling for those who lost their lives or were injured.
"The officer's actions were so brave and this is a fitting send off and should raise awareness for what they do."
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Mark Field, 42, IT consultant who lives in Archway, said: "I think it's the most amazing send off to a police officer who lost his life protecting others.
"Yes, sometimes the police are not the most popular people but it's a hard job. It was only fitting he gets the pageantry. I hope it helps his friends and family."
Well-wishers said the outpouring of support showed that London was 'united' despite the attack on March 22.
San Chandramohan, 50, City worker, Balham, said: "Unfortunately we're in a time where this is happening so let's get London together. This procession helps show that we are together, it shows unity."
Nick Earl, 63, a city worker, from Croydon, said: "Let's hope this brings unity, we are standing together."
City worker Julija Matuseviciute, 30, from Colliers Wood, said: "I think it shows a sense of community, I do agree with people saying it's showing you're not scared by what's happened. London is one of the busiest city's in the world and that shows so much respect to close the whole area down.
"At the end of the day he was one of the people there to protect. You need to show respect for his bravery."
