Beloved Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire laid to rest
A funeral service was held for fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire, who was killed in the line of duty, on Jan. 11, 2023.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
The service was held at Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Hundreds of police and law enforcement officers from around the state attended.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire was shot and killed while on duty on Jan. 2, 2023.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
A horse-drawn carriage brought Chief McIntire's casket from the funeral home to the church.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
It was a short but solemn procession as law enforcement officers lined the streets.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Being a police officer was in Chief McIntire's family. His father is a retired officer.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
The community paid tribute to the fallen chief with signs of support and ribbons.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire's brother said, " I'm gonna miss you, big brother." They were hunting and fishing partners their whole lives.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Vocalist Christina Bolcato sings the hymn "How Great Thou Are" to open the funeral service.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Cmdr. Richard Manning performed both "Amazing Grace" and "Battle Hymn of the Republic" for the service.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church was packed with mourners.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire was honored by fellow law enforcement officers.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Catholic Diocese of Greensburg Bishop Larry Kulick provided words of comfort for the chief's family and friends.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire's four children remembered him fondly and with funny stories.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Members of the clergy wait outside the church by the hearse before the procession to the burial service.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Numerous law enforcement departments came out to support Chief McIntire's family and friends.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
"I was proud that you followed in my footsteps. You were the perfect person to carry on the McIntire policing tradition," Rev. Nathan Watkins read from the tribute written by Chief McIntire's father. "What I wouldn't give to hold you one more time, tell you I love you one more time, cast one more fishing line with you. You died as a hero."
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
"Chief McIntire was a good man; he did good," Bishop Kulick said. "He was bringing justice under law. He believed in his community, he loved his community. He loved his family."
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire helped the communities of Lower Burrell when Officer Derek Kotecki was killed in the line of duty, as well as New Kensington when Officer Brian Shaw was shot and killed.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Following the funeral service, a procession took Chief McIntire to his final resting place.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Community members lined the streets along the route to the cemetery. Their way of saying thank you to Chief McIntire for his ultimate sacrifice.
Fallen Brackenridge Police Chief Laid To Rest
Chief McIntire was laid to rest at Mt. Airy Cemetery in Natrona Heights.