Final call for fallen police Officer Sonny Kim

Описание: CINCINNATI (WKRC) -- Grief from the brother of a fallen officer echoes the feelings of the community Friday night, June 26. Family, friends, fellow police officers and the community said farewell to Cincinnati police Officer Sonny Kim. He was shot and killed June 19, answering a 911 call. Friday, thousands gathered in the Cintas Center to salute Officer Kim and his service to the city. An honor guard carried Officer Kim's flag-draped casket into the arena. Police Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said Kim was the 'best of us' and his brother said he was proud to put on his Cincinnati police uniform. Mickey Kim, Officer Kims brother, said, Something about the values, the sensibilities of people here, the way the people here shake hands. The way people here hug each other. The way people here say hello." Chief Jeffrey Blackwell said, I say thank you for allowing your family to become a part of our family. We are heartbroken and will never, ever forget Sonny. A horse-drawn caisson accompanied by the traditional sound of bagpipes took Officer Kim's body to its final resting place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery. Officer Kims Final Call: Police officer is unable to respond after having been shot and killed in the line of duty the morning of June 19th 2015 near Roe and Whetzel in Cincinnati district two. Thank you for your years of service. Police Officer Sonny Kim may you rest in peace. Follow us on Twitter @Local12 and LIKE us on Facebook for updates