Photo: Twitter/Joe Chiodo
The 29-year-old old Omaha police officer who was fatally shot while in pursuit of a suspect during her last shift before she was due to go on maternity leave was buried over the weekend, and there was certainly no lack of support for the fallen hero.
As the funeral procession for Kerrie Orozco made its way through the city, residents lined the streets, some holding signs and flags, while others were dressed in blue.
The day of Orozco’s funeral was originally the due date for her baby, Olivia Ruth, who was born three months premature. After her birth, Orozco opted to save her maternity leave for the time when Olivia was released from the hospital, which was the day after Orozco was killed.
Sombering but beautiful day in #Omaha. Time to #KerrieOn & #SupportBlue, @OmahaPolice! #KerrieOrozco #Kerrie1969 pic.twitter.com/w2bwhhvZek
— Wes Jensen (@wesjensen86) May 26, 2015
There are no words. #KerrieOn #KerrieOrozco @KETV pic.twitter.com/wJirfWAZAn
— Alex Hoffman KETV (@hoffman_alex) May 26, 2015
A young supporter stands holding his heart as @OmahaPolice officer Kerrie Orozco precession passes by. #SupportBlue pic.twitter.com/fEPOIr8suu
— Thomas O’Gorman (@TommyOGorman) May 26, 2015
Omaha grieves. #KerrieOrozco #KerrieOn pic.twitter.com/X4HgepA0B8
— Eric Purcell (@EricPurcell1) May 26, 2015
Students at Thomas Jefferson High School supporting #KerrieOrozco @KETV pic.twitter.com/eD0IZEh3ta
— Alex Hoffman KETV (@hoffman_alex) May 26, 2015
#SupportBlue #KerrieOrozco #KerrieOn pic.twitter.com/zn2mFvFlAd
— Casey Wood (@caseyjwood) May 26, 2015
our city today. #KerrieOrozco pic.twitter.com/kdorYpxdTf
— Abby Sindt (@ASindt) May 26, 2015
A sea of blue saying good-bye to a fallen officer. An emotional assigment. #KerrieOrozco #kerrieON #suppprtBlue pic.twitter.com/HNFC1KFKxe
— Cesar gonzalez (@cesarnews4) May 26, 2015
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