Thoughtful that they covered people's shifts so you could attend if you wanted. We do that in the Police service too. It adds to the comeraderie, the sense that you're not alone in this hard job. It comforts me that my family would have support from my work colleagues if the worst were to happen to me. I'm sure it does the same for you. Funerals are hard things to go to, but will have helped [both you and your colleagues family] tremendously to acknowledge him and his life and his work. ((hug))