Even the sky looked sad and dreary and dropped tears off and on throughout the day Saturday at Cameron High School that included a visitation, funeral service, police honors and procession of squad cars. Despite the weather, a line formed outside throughout the morning as locals and out-of-towners alike paid respect to Officers Emily Breidenbach and Hunter Scheel not far from the spot where they were fatally shot while on duty on April 8. An estimated 600 law enforcement units were represented, many with K9s including Chetek K9 Officer Grizz, who was Breidenbach's partner.
Farewell to fallen officers
Motorcycles started off the police procession.
Farewell to fallen officers
Squads from hundreds of law enforcement agencies joined the lineup.
Farewell to fallen officers
Cameron and Chetek squads were at the front.
Farewell to fallen officers
Squads from all over the state and many Twin Cities suburbs took part.
Farewell to fallen officers
Light rain didn't stop people from attending the morning visitation.
Farewell to fallen officers
Lines were long but moved along fairly well.
Farewell to fallen officers
A light breeze ruffled the flags as a line formed for the visitation.
Farewell to fallen officers
Flag units lined up outside immediately following the funeral.
Farewell to fallen officers
Police units, many with dogs, stood in a lineup more than 20 lines deep to greet the family of fallen officers after the funeral.
Farewell to fallen officers
The officers' police numbers were retired forever during police honors that included bagpipes, 21-gun salute and taps.
Farewell to fallen officers
Police in formation were everywhere during the solemn goodbye.
Farewell to fallen officers
A final scene of the police honors with the procession immediately following.
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