Bobby Shisler, fallen Deptford officer, remembered in funeral
DEPTFORD, N.J. (CBS) -- Since Deptford police officer Bobby Shisler died on May 7, months after he was shot in the line of duty, there has been an outpouring of community support.
Shisler is being remembered in a viewing and funeral at Rowan University Wednesday.
Here's what's happening today:
First, Shisler's body will be transported from Boucher Funeral Home to Rowan. That procession started around 7:30 this morning.
There was a public viewing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Pfleeger Concert Hall on Rowan's campus in Glassboro, N.J.
After that, members of law enforcement paid their respects.
Religious services took place and a eulogy was delivered. Following that, there was a service outside.
Relatives and friends were invited to attend, and we streamed the service on CBS News Philadelphia. You can watch it below:
Shisler was the first line-of-duty death in Deptford police history.
Family of fallen Officer Bobby Shisler speaks publicly for the first time at funeral
For the first time, members of Officer Bobby Shisler's family spoke publicly about the death of their loved one.
"He gave light and strength when it seemed impossible to go on," Ashley Shisler, Officer Shisler's sister, said. "I will never deny the pain I carry, but I want us to remember him as both a blessing and a lesson."
Since Deptford police officer Shisler died on May 7, months after he was shot in the line of duty, there has been an outpouring of community support.
Shisler was being remembered in a viewing and funeral at Rowan University Wednesday.
Sermon for fallen Deptford Officer Bobby Shisler's funeral
Sister of fallen Officer Bobby Shisler speaks at his funeral
NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin speaks at funeral for fallen Deptford officer
Deptford police officers speak at Bobby Shisler's funeral
Deptford community gathers to pay their respects for fallen Officer Bobby Shisler
The Deptford community says their final goodbyes to fallen Officer Bobby Shisler. Family, friends, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and members of law enforcement from around the world have gathered on Rowan University's campus for the funeral.
Funeral service and events planned for fallen Deptford police officer Bobby Shisler
Officers from all across the tri-state area arrived Wednesday morning for the funeral service of fallen officer Bobby Shisler.
Dozens are lined up outside to pay their respects and show support for the family.
There is a screen set up outside allowing people to view the service.
Procession for fallen Deptford police officer Bobby Shisler
A procession carried Shisler's body from Boucher Funeral Home to Pfleeger Hall on Rowan University's campus in Glassboro, N.J.