Chicago:Hundreds gather for slain cop's funeral

Officers gather at St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church, 8200 S. Kostner Ave. (Chicago Tribune photo by Michael Tercha)

Hundreds gather for slain cop's funeral
October 3, 2008 at 1:25 PM
Hundreds of Chicago police officers lined the street outside St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church on the Southwest Side this morning for the funeral of Police Officer Nathaniel Taylor, who was shot and killed Sunday while trying to serve a warrant.

Standing side-by-side, the officers, all in dress uniform and many wearing buttons bearing Taylor's photograph, also filled the church's parking lot before solemnly marching into the church for the funeral service.

Gov. Rod Blagojevich was one of the speakers. He thanked the Chicago police for all they do and offered condolences to Taylor's widow and daughter. He also said Taylor's life was one of public service: "He first protected his country, then went on to protect his community."
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