Thousands of mourners gathered Thursday for the funeral of Officer Michael Crain, the Riverside policeman gunned down last week, allegedly by ex-LAPD cop Christopher Dorner. Crain was victim of what was called a “cowardly ambush” by a man suspected to be Dorner while on duty with his partner, an act that turned Dorner into a fugitive and launched the massive manhunt that ended Tuesday evening.
The funeral procession for Officer Michael Crain arrives at Grove Community Church in Riverside, Calif.
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Mourners place signs on the wall before services.
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A man and his daughter play outside near the services in Riverside, where police presence was intensified for the funeral.
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A U.S. Border Patrol agent bows his head during the funeral.
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Riverside Police honor guard fold the flag from the coffin of officer Michael Crain at Riverside National Cemetery.
Police Chief Sergio Diaz presents the flag to Regina Crain, wife of officer Officer Crain.
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Riverside police officers embrace following the committal ceremony.
A boy salutes the procession of police vehicles leaving the funeral service.
A man holds an American flag outside the funeral. "He now becomes a pillar of trust for our community," said Riverside police Capt. John Wallace.
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