McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski laid to rest
Law enforcement began lining up on Pittsburgh's North Shore early Tuesday morning for the funeral of fallen McKeesport Officers Sean Sluganski.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
A black wreath and black & blue ribbon cover the symbol on the McKeesport Safety Building.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Firefighters from surrounding communities raise an American flag ahead of the funeral processions for Officer Sluganski.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
The program for Officer Sluganski's funeral Mass.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
A sign showing support for the fallen officer, killed in the line of duty.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Community members hang an American flag for the funeral procession.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Black and blue signage are a somber reminder outside of the McKeesport Public Safety Building.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officer Sean Sluganski's police cruiser sat outside the Public Safety Building, adorned with black and blue bunting.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Hundreds of law enforcement officers came to the funeral to pay their respects to the officer's family.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
The funeral was held at St. Albert the Great Church in Baldwin Borough.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
McKeesport Chief Adam Alfer arrives at the funeral for Officer Sean Sluganski.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Traditional bagpipers played outside of the church.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officers came from all over to say a final goodbye to Officer Sluganski.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officer Sluganski's flag-draped casket is taken from the hearse for his funeral Mass.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Representatives from Pittsburgh were also at the funeral - including Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
The light catches a medal wore by one of the bagpipers.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
A sign honoring the fallen officer.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese Bishop David Zubik presided over the funeral.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officer Chuck Thomas, who was wounded in the shooting that claimed Officer Sluganski's life, spoke during the Mass.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
The church was full for the Mass.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
The Blessed Trinity Choir performed with Cmdr. Ricky Manning.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officer Thomas embraces McKeesport Officer Frank Durante.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
"He always had my back," Officer Thomas said of his fallen partner. "We ran through a lot of doors together. I couldn't have had a better partner. He'll forever be my hero."
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Firefighters from McKeesport and White Oak raise an American flag ahead of the funeral processions for Officer Sluganski.
McKeesport Officer Sean Sluganski's Funeral
Officers from across the area parked their vehicles at a cemetery near the church in Baldwin where Mass was held.