ESU Officer Lopez Funeral [10-27-12]

Thousands gathered for the noontime funeral mass of fallen NCPD ESU Officer Arthur Lopez on October 27th. The mass was held at St. Christopher’s Church in Baldwin following a two day wake at Merrick Empire Hose Company Three. In attendance for the funeral were police from dozens of police agencies from across the country. Officer Lopez was killed in the line of duty on October 23rd leaving behind his parents and sister. Officer Lopez was a friend to many, a hero, and will never be forgotten.