An army captain who died after collapsing during the London Marathon has been hailed a "hero" and an "inspiration" at his funeral.
Afghanistan veteran and Green Beret David Seath, 31, died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest near the 23-mile mark of the race, which he was running to raise money for wounded soldiers.
Originally from Cowdenbeath in Fife but based in Plymouth, Devon, Capt Seath was a fire support team commander in the 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.
Family members, friends and military colleagues gathered for a service at St Margaret's RC Memorial Church, Dunfermline, led by parish priest Father Chris Heenan.
Capt Seath's girlfriend Gaby Schoenberger, an Edinburgh based fashion designer, previously told of her heartbreak after discovering he planned to propose to her and said his death had left a "devastatingly large hole in our lives".
The 350-capacity church was full, with dozens more standing in the aisles and at the back to hear the service.
Some wore bright colours in line with a request from the family, who had indicated they wanted the funeral to be a celebration of his life.
During the service, Captain James Walker-McClimens read a tribute on behalf of Capt Seath's brother Gary, recounting childhood memories and his brother's love of cars and sport.
He said: "David was my hero and my inspiration. I was so proud to say that he was a Captain in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery and that he served his country with distinction in Afghanistan and the Middle East."
He went on: "Words can't express how proud I was listening to him as he described his tours of Afghanistan and the Middle East.
"I learnt so much about David's tours of duty, the strong bond of comradeship he had found in the Army as well as the many plans he had for the future.
"There are no words to express how devastated I am that this story has so tragically ended, with so many chapters left unwritten."
Paying tribute to Capt Seath ahead of the service, his officer commanding, Major Jim McCaffery, said: "Everyone who came into contact with him felt better for it. His thirst for life, his joy in the moment and his sense of mischief gave him the ability to bring out a smile or a laugh under any circumstance and he was genuinely a pleasure to behold."
Major McCaffery, Battery Commander of 7 (Sphinx) Commando Battery, described Capt Seath as an "intelligent, diligent and professional soldier".
Following the memorial, hundreds of mourners on foot followed the hearse taking the coffin - draped in a Union Flag - to a private burial.
Since Capt Seath’s death, more than £170,000 has been raised for his chosen charity Help for Heroes, in his memory.
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