my first nypd funeral procession
When i woke up this morning (not at my place), I turned on the new york 1 and saw that today was the funeral for slain NYPD Officer Omar Edwards. For those who don't know the story, Officer Edwards was leaving the stationhouse after his shift in plain clothes to find someone breaking into his car. He drew his weapon and started to give chase, when three other officers encountered the scene. What happened next is under federal investigation, but in the end six shots were fired, two of them hitting Officer Edwards, perhaps in the back.
Anyway, the crew reporting was standing on location, one which I recognized immediately as the church two blocks from my apartment. I took the train home to discover Throop Ave packed with uniformed officers. I found a spot (almost directly across from mayor bloomberg) and watched the procession make its way to the church, before I squeezed my way towards my apartment. I actually had to go more than a block and a half past my place so I could cross to the right side of the street.
I went out onto my fire escape and took a couple pictures.
Rest in Peace, Officer Edwards. You are as much of a loss to the community as you are to the NYPD.
Anyway, the crew reporting was standing on location, one which I recognized immediately as the church two blocks from my apartment. I took the train home to discover Throop Ave packed with uniformed officers. I found a spot (almost directly across from mayor bloomberg) and watched the procession make its way to the church, before I squeezed my way towards my apartment. I actually had to go more than a block and a half past my place so I could cross to the right side of the street.
I went out onto my fire escape and took a couple pictures.
Rest in Peace, Officer Edwards. You are as much of a loss to the community as you are to the NYPD.