HOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was killed in the line of duty last week and remembered as a hero Wednesday.
Various speakers remembered the man's finest qualities and his service to the community. Here are some of the most powerful moments from those remembrances, as well as the ceremonial highlights of the day:
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An honor guard watches over the body of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal after his casket arrives at the Berry Center in Houston on Oct. 2, 2019.The procession escorting Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal's body arrives at the Berry Center in Houston on Oct. 2, 2019.A uniformed law enforcement officer salutes as the procession escorting Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal's body through Houston travels past Oct. 2, 2019.A hearse carrying the body of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is escorted through Houston to the site of his funeral on Oct. 2, 2019.The hearse carrying the body of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is escorted through Houston on Oct. 2, 2019.An American flag is hoisted above the street at the Berry Center in Harris County, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2019.
An honor guard watches over the body of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal after his casket arrives at the Berry Center in Houston on Oct. 2, 2019.
Poignant moments throughout the early-morning procession:
Concerning his lifetime of service:
The impact on fellow first responders:
Dhaliwal's message of service and love:
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz discusses Dhaliwal's legacy:
A fellow law enforcement officer discusses working with Deputy Dhaliwal:
See all the powerful moments in this compilation from the day's events:
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