thousands of people have lined the streets of West Yorkshire to pay their respects to Rob burrow as his funeral was held today the former lead's Rhino player died at the age of 41 having spent his final years campaigning and raising millions of pounds for motor neuron disease Charities after he was diagnosed with the condition 5 years ago Phil Bodner reports the final journey of a local hero as thousands turned out to say goodbye to rbo the rug League Legend lost his battle against motor neuron disease in June his funeral held on the sth day of the seventh month a nod to his leads Rhino shirt number y's hero it's a legend is he amazing and the work that he did for the charity and everything just incredible and I brought my six-year-old son um to pay respects as well inspiration I just think he's he's inspired a lot of people and brought a lot of people together as well the cage passed through the streets of Castleford pontea and featherston where the 41-year-old grew up and his talent was first discovered well this is where Rob Burrow's rugby league career began at featherston Lions as a junior player and it really is a mark of respects in regard in which Rob was held that so many people have turned out today to pay the final respects following the public farewell a private service was held for family and friends robbert leaves a room remarkable Legacy not only for M andd but for rugby league and for sport in general and I think so many people will be inspired by his ability as a player his determination uh He Never Say Die attitude so he does leave a remarkable Legacy and today is going to be an outpouring of support and emotion for a remarkable person all the inspirational work you've done You' been amazing honored with the CB this year for services to motor neuro disease awareness the father of three left a poignant message to be shared after his death urging people not to waste a moment of their lives he said in a world full of adversity we must still Dare To Dream Phil bodmer BBC News feon