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The community is honoring three fallen police officers from the Northern York County Regional Police Department with a growing memorial and a procession, reflecting widespread support and respect for their sacrifice.
A procession for slain Lorain police officer Phillip Wagner, who was shot and killed in an ambush, will pass through North Ridgeville on Interstate 480 on Friday afternoon, with roads closed to honor his memory. Wagner, a Marine veteran and dedicated officer, is mourned by the community and police department, which is supporting his family and fellow officers affected by the shooting.
Traffic closures are in place for a procession taking Officer Michael Jensen from Syracuse to Rome, his hometown, following his death in a shooting incident. The procession is expected to start at 11 a.m. and travel up Interstate 81 North towards Rome, with road closures and fire trucks perched on bridges to pay respects. The shooter, Christopher R. Murphy, was also killed in the gunfight.
Ceresco police officer Ross Bartlett, 54, died in a crash during a routine traffic stop on U.S. 77, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated public service. Highly respected for his 30-year law enforcement career, Bartlett's colleagues and community mourned his loss, remembering him as someone who "served with his whole heart." A procession was held to escort Bartlett from Omaha to Lincoln, where he will be remembered for his commitment to public safety and his impact on the lives of those around him.
A public memorial is being held for the three first responders killed in Burnsville earlier this month, with thousands expected to attend the joint funeral for Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge, and paramedic Adam Finseth at Grace Church in Eden Prairie. The service is being livestreamed, and a procession will follow, passing by significant locations in Burnsville. The fallen heroes were fatally shot during a standoff, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the confrontation. The memorial includes speeches from coworkers, a wounded sergeant, and local officials, with former Gov. Mark Dayton and current Gov. Tim Walz in attendance.
A procession for fallen Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge is taking place, starting from the medical examiner's office in Minnetonka and traveling to the funeral home in Jordan. The public is encouraged to show support along the route, while monetary donations for the families of the fallen can be sent to the Law Enforcement Labor Services Benevolent Fund, with the option to donate non-monetary items at Prince of Peace Church in Burnsville.
A procession was held to honor Air Force Maj. Luke A. Unrath, a Riverside airman who was killed in an Osprey aircraft crash during a training mission off the coast of Japan. The procession traveled 65 miles from Los Angeles International Airport to the funeral home in Riverside, with veterans and first responders paying tribute along the way.
The funeral for Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, who died in a helicopter crash while responding to a call, is being held in Sunrise, Florida. Jackson, described as a dedicated and respected member of the agency, had been with the Broward Sheriff's Office for 19 years. Pilot Daron Roche and firefighter/paramedic Mikael Chaguaceda survived the crash. A procession and rifle volley will precede and follow the memorial service, respectively.
Fargo Officer Jake Wallin, who was killed in the line of duty on July 15, will be laid to rest at a private funeral and burial with military honors. A procession will escort his body to Pequot Lakes, where the funeral service will take place. The public is asked to pay their respects with signs, flags, or a friendly wave, but not to attend the service. Two other officers injured in the incident are currently in serious condition at the hospital. A public celebration of life will be held in Fargo on July 26.
Indiana State Police trooper Aaron Smith, who died in the line of duty after being struck by a vehicle during a police chase, will be laid to rest with police and military honors. The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Church of Greenwood, followed by a procession to Crown Hill Cemetery. The procession will pass through the neighborhood where Smith grew up and will receive a final "10-42" call at Whiteland Community High School.
A procession for fallen officers Emily Breidenbach and Hunter Scheel was held in the City of Chetek, Wisconsin, with a fleet of squad cars from all over the state and beyond following the two hearses. The procession was a massive show of support for the two police departments and the tight-knit communities they serve. Many residents came out to watch the procession and pay their respects to the officers, with some expressing their appreciation for the officers' service and sacrifice.
The funeral for two Wisconsin police officers, Chetek Police Officer Emily Breidenbach and Cameron Police Officer Hunter Scheel, who were shot to death during a traffic stop on April 8, is taking place on Saturday at Cameron High School. A procession for the fallen officers is scheduled between 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. The deaths of the officers have led to an outpouring of support from the community. Memorial funds have been set up for both officers.
King Charles III's coronation will feature three crowns, an orb, scepters, golden bracelets, two maces, and five swords. The procession route will be shorter than his mother's, Queen Elizabeth II, but the pomp and regalia will remain. The Gold State Coach, used to transport every newly crowned monarch since King William IV in 1831, will be used after the ceremony. Charles and Camilla will travel to Westminster Abbey in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which has power windows, air conditioning, and shock absorbers.
A procession was held in Barron County for two police officers who were killed in a shootout during a traffic stop. The officers have yet to be identified, but a press release with further information is expected to be released later today. The procession started in Barron and headed to the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Officer in Minnesota. Later today, there will be an escort home for the officers back to the funeral home in Barron County.
King Charles III will have a shorter and less extravagant coronation ceremony than his mother's in 1953, but will still feature ancient traditions and royal regalia. He will take a shorter route to Westminster Abbey in a horse-drawn gilded black Diamond Jubilee State Coach, which has heat, air conditioning, power windows, and a suspension system. The ceremony will include five symbolic swords, two scepters, and the Sovereign’s Ring of sapphire with a ruby cross set in diamonds. Charles will be crowned with the St. Edward’s Crown and will switch to the lighter Imperial State Crown for the procession back to Buckingham Palace in the 260-year-old Gold State Coach.