Municipal Labor Day parades held across the country today are being dwarfed by what CNN is reporting is an 18-mile-long funeral procession for Officer Charles “Joe” Gliniewicz, who was shot dead in the Chicago suburb of Fox Lake Sept. 1 following a traffic stop. A manhunt for his killers continues.
A candlelight vigil for the Army veteran, husband and father of four boys was held Sept. 2 and attracted overflow crowds to a Fox Lake park.
The body of slain police officer Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz #foxlake http://t.co/qM1vLESeM4 pic.twitter.com/tp5jeUdEuv
— Stacey Wescott (@StaceyWescott1) September 7, 2015
At 6: "Joe was a hero" Thousands pay respects to Lt. Joe Gliniewicz – killed in line of duty: http://t.co/Sxz2KejuAz pic.twitter.com/RqBKL6bO65
— FOX6 News (@fox6now) September 7, 2015
Bagpipers play "Amazing Grace" as casket for Fox Lake Police Lt. Joe Gliniewicz is carried outside http://t.co/2BznPN3QCS
— Allie Goodrich (@Allie_Goodrich) September 7, 2015
WOW! Hundreds of PD in funeral procession for Lt. Joe Gliniewicz #foxlake #PoliceLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/pPlOjBC2Y3
— Star 105.5 FM – WZSR (@Star1055) September 7, 2015
Mourners of all ages await the procession for Lt. Joe Gliniewicz, 30 minutes before his funeral. #foxlake pic.twitter.com/TE4RexPdhM
— Jim Williams (@JimWilliamsCBS2) September 7, 2015
Man holds sign reading "Forever in our hearts G.I. Joe" in honor of #FoxLake Lt. Gliniewicz during procession pic.twitter.com/ZDGuAbsVsc
— Hannah Prokop (@hannah_prokop) September 7, 2015
Awaiting the end of the procession and the burial for Lt. Gliniewicz #foxlake pic.twitter.com/pW5XCtxbcd
— Dawn Rhodes (@rhodes_dawn) September 7, 2015
Lt. Joe Gliniewicz's final pass of the #Fox Lake Police Dept. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/ydSLpl732k
— Dana Kozlov (@DanaCBS2) September 7, 2015
After a solid hour and a half long squad procession, hearse carrying body of Lt. Joe Gliniewicz passes #FoxLake PD. pic.twitter.com/DwAh73vLHT
— Nick Bohr (@NickBohrWISN) September 7, 2015
Bagpipes play as funeral procession for Lt. Gliniewicz passes #FoxLake police department. pic.twitter.com/N6lzqZRaxU
— Nick Bohr (@NickBohrWISN) September 7, 2015
At 6: "Joe was a hero." Massive procession in Antioch as Lt. Gliniewicz is laid to rest. http://t.co/Sxz2KejuAz pic.twitter.com/MTfDaT3HAT
— FOX6 News (@fox6now) September 7, 2015
This photo can't possibly capture the procession for Lt. Joe Gliniewicz. Far too many squad cars to count. #foxlake pic.twitter.com/yN4Tqf6dag
— Jim Williams (@JimWilliamsCBS2) September 7, 2015
Police escort head down the road past the cemetery. Lt. Gliniewicz #foxlake pic.twitter.com/Yu6fxrucfv
— Dawn Rhodes (@rhodes_dawn) September 7, 2015
Lt. Joe Gliniewicz's funeral procession continues to makes its way to cemetery: http://t.co/tUETPP7zC5 pic.twitter.com/HmA6i3YZIL
— Pitch (@nth_pitch) September 7, 2015
The body of Lt. Joe Gliniewicz has arrived at the cemetery. Coverage continues: http://t.co/JYogHcVPqR pic.twitter.com/gWWQlbKNwR
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) September 7, 2015
Prayers to Lt. Joe Gliniewicz wife and boys on one of the toughest days of their lives. #RIPGIJOE #foxlake
— Michelle (@HopeinBracelets) September 7, 2015
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