Tag: Officer Funerals

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Wife of TX Officer Killed Off-Duty “Crushed” by Mayor Dozing at Funeral

The photo first appeared on an Austin police officer's Twitter account and shows Mayor Steve Adler with his head slumped onto his chest, his eyes closed and hands folded on his lap.

October 4, 2022

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Widow of Slain NYPD Officer Jason Rivera Addresses New DA During Eulogy

“I am grieving and praying for Detective Rivera and Officer Mora today and every day, and my thoughts are with their families and the NYPD,” DA Alvin Bragg said.

January 28, 2022

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Thousands Attend Funeral for Slain Chicago Officer

After joining the Chicago PD, French started out in the 10th District before moving to the city’s Community Response Team. On July 1, French helped save the life of a 1-month-old baby who was injured in a mass shooting on the South Side.

August 19, 2021

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Police Funerals During the Pandemic

Amid the "social distancing" orders issued by various state governors and local authorities, police officer funerals and memorials changed dramatically.

July 1, 2020

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Funeral Held for Slain Philadelphia Officer, Delayed 2 Months by Pandemic

Fellow officers, wearing protective masks, saluted as his flag-draped casket was escorted into Our Lady of Calvary Church in Northeast Philadelphia.

May 8, 2020

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Boston Police Hold Procession for Officer Who Died of COVID-19

Police officers and other first responders from Boston held a procession Thursday for Officer Jose Fontanez, the Boston police officer who recently died of coronavirus.

April 16, 2020

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Pandemic Delays Funeral for Slain Philadelphia SWAT Officer

The viewing and funeral for slain Philadelphia Police Cpl. James O’Connor have been postponed indefinitely amid the coronavirus outbreak. O’Connor was shot and killed last Friday morning, while serving an arrest warrant.

March 17, 2020

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Thousands Gather for Funeral Service of Slain California Officer

Thousands of officers and police supporters gathered on Thursday for the funeral service of fallen Sacramento Police Officer Tara O'Sullivan.

June 28, 2019

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Texas Motor Officer Struck, Critically Injured on Funeral Escort

An El Paso police motorcycle officer was critically injured in a crash Thursday morning and is in the intensive care unit at a hospital after undergoing surgery.

May 24, 2019

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NC School District Letting Students Out Early to Honor Fallen Officer

All students in the Iredell-Statesville Schools in North Carolina will be given an excused absence Friday if they want to leave classes early to participate in events honoring Mooresville Police Officer Jordan Sheldon, who was killed during a traffic stop.

May 9, 2019

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Ohio Sheriff Tells Off Suspected Cop Killer in His Jail

On Friday at the funeral of one of his deputies shot and killed in the line of duty as he responded to a call from a suicidal man at an apartment complex, Clermont County Sheriff Robert Leahy delivered some stern words to the man suspected of pulling the trigger.

February 11, 2019

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Alabama Deputy Meets Man Who Held Umbrella for her During Funeral Procession

As the procession for 44-year old Sergeant WyTasha Carter passed in the pouring rain, a man was seen sheltering a deputy standing at attention and saluting.

January 28, 2019