McGrath bids adieu to wife Jane

Jane McGrath, the English-born wife of former Australia fast bowler Glenn McGrath, was given an emotional farewell at her funeral on Wednesday.
Mourners, led by the Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and a number of Test cricketers including Shane Warne, Steve Waugh and Adam Gilchrist, crammed into the same Sydney church where Jane and Glenn were married almost a decade ago.
Hundreds of people lined the streets outside, standing in silence as her white coffin was carried into the 165-year-old colonial church and fighting back tears as the couple's two young children James and Holly released three white doves and blew soap bubbles into the air.
Alan Jones, an Australian broadcaster and former coach of the national rugby team, said Jane would be remembered as a woman of great courage whose tireless work in promoting breast cancer awareness was an enduring source of inspiration.
"Every day was a battle, yet paradoxically every day she sought to strengthen others in their same battle," he said.
Jane's best friend, Tracy Bevan, the wife of former Australia all-rounder Michael, struggled to contain her emotions as she addressed the congregation
Jane's death struck a raw nerve with the Australian public and sporting community. Her funeral service was broadcast live on national television and Australia's cricketers, currently on tour in the West Indies, wore pink ribbons on their shirts in her memory.
Glenn McGrath and his wife Jane started up their own foundation to raise money for cancer research and training nurses and were recognised for their charity work this year when they were appointed as Members of the Order of Australia.
Glenn returned to the team to help Australia regain the Ashes from England and win the World Cup for a third time in succession before announcing his retirement despite still being at the top of his game.