Vigil held for murdered British soldier Lee Rigby head of full military funeral Accompanied by drums, the coffin of murdered British soldier Lee Rigby arrived at his regiment's church in Bury for an overnight vigil on Thursday. Hundreds lined the route of the procession. Floral tributes inscribed with the words, "brother," "son" and "husband" decorated the casquet. His relatives said goodbye to their loved one in a service ahead of the full military funeral which will be held later on Friday. Rigby was killed outside his Woolwich army barracks in broad daylight in May. The two men accused of his murder face trial in November. Though the crime sparked tensions between far right groups and the Muslim community, Rigby's family says that his death has united the country. The military funeral will be played on loud speakers and areas have been set aside along the route for those who wish to pay tribute before he is finally laid to rest in a private burial. More about: Attack, Funerals, United Kingdom