The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Hundreds attend funeral of tragic Liam Colgan
Brother Eamonn said he was musician Liam’s biggest fan
Hundreds of mourners yesterday paid their respects to 29-year-old musician Liam Colgan, who died after disappearing during his brother’s stag weekend in Germany three months ago.
Older brother Eamonn, from Carnoustie, wiped back tears as he paid an emotional tribute to talented singer Liam, whose body was recovered from a river in Hamburg 10 weeks after he went missing on a night out.
The devastated 33-year-old said: “I was his biggest fan.”
Eamonn also told the packed funeral service of more than 400 he will now marry fiancée Susan Dolan in October, after postponing their wedding in March while searches continued for Liam.
“Liam would be upset with us if we did not go ahead with the wedding,” he said. “Liam was to be my best man. “He initially told me I chose him as an easy option, but I chose him not only as my brother but as my best friend.”
Speaking of the forthcoming marriage, he added: “We know Liam will be with us in spirit.
“I hope he is as proud of me as I am of him.”
Dad Brian opened the tributes and, choking back tears, said: “I could stand here and tell you how very much I miss Liam, and how much it hurts, but the turnout here today eloquently tells how much he was loved.”
The father said how delighted he was that both sons followed his passion for Dundee United and Scotland, and at his pride at taking them to the World Cup in France in 1998.
Mum Tricia said: “I loved being mum to my two beautiful boys. I am so proud how they both turned out.
“Liam, I love you so much. Granny will look after you until I see you again.”
Musician Liam, who lived in the Holm area of the city and had most recently worked as a postman, vanished during the stag party he had organised in Hamburg for his brother.
His disappearance on February 10 sparked a major search effort in the German city. The efforts were spearheaded by Eamonn, who is now a Dundee-based police officer.
Liam’s body was eventually recovered from the River Elbe on April 23.