A memorial service for one of the victims of the US attacks was attended by more than 200 people.

Friends, family, and work colleagues of Robert Eaton, 37, travelled from all over the world to pack the parish church of St Margaret's in Ditchling.

The former Sussex schoolboy and avid Albion fan was believed to be working in the World Trade Centre at the time of the attacks and is among the thousands of people missing.

Colleagues from finance houses in New York, Frankfurt and London joined family and friends in Ditchling, where Robert's parents, Doug and Laura Eaton, live.

The service, entitled A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Robert Eaton, was conducted by the Reverend Jason Clarke. It included tributes from family and friends and violin pieces played by Robert's nieces, Emma and Charlotte Lake.

Mr Eaton said: "The fact so many people came really brought home to us the great esteem in which Robert was held by so many people. It was a great tribute to our son and we were very moved.

"Everyone referred to his humour, kindness and generosity. He did so many kind acts for so many, many people, which we have only now found out about."

Fans associated with the Albion internet chatroom, North Stand Chat, to which Robert was a contributor, also attended.

Since the tragedy, the new club flag has been dedicated in Robert's name, while an Albion jersey and several pages of tributes were taken to New York and left in a memorial square.

A charity match between Albion fans and arch-rivals Crystal Palace is also taking place, with proceeds going to a football academy for underprivileged children in New York, being set up in Robert's name by his wife, Jacqui.

The match will be held at Southwick Football Club on Friday, November 9, at 7.45pm.

After Saturday's service, a collection was made for the Robert Eaton Memorial Fund/Football Academy.