Thousands attend funeral for Bristol Police Sgt Alex Hamzy and Lt Dustin DeMonte officers shot and killed in ambush HEAD TOPICS
Thousands attend funeral for Bristol Police Sgt Alex Hamzy and Lt Dustin DeMonte officers shot and killed in ambush
10/22/2022 12:43:00 AM Sgt Hamzy and Lt DeMonte were remembered as model officers beloved by their families
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Thousands attended the memorial service for Bristol Police Sgt. Alex Hamzy and Lt. Dustin DeMonte, who were killed in an ambush on Oct. 12. They were remembered as model officers and beloved by their families. AielloTV reports. Sgt Hamzy and Lt DeMonte were remembered as model officers beloved by their families The loss Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy is impossible to measure, and the pain is difficult to bear. "We will cry together for Dustin and Alex because we will miss them terribly," said Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould. DeMonte and Hamzy were known for their efforts to lift up the youth of the Bristol community. "I can see the love they had for their job, to go out and reach the community, to bring joy, hope, peace and comfort in their life. These men deserve a recognition as big as this," said Meriden Police Chaplain Clarence Hayes. Cops came from every corner of Connecticut - and from Maryland to Maine on the East Coast - to attend Friday's service. Read more:
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We're getting to know our very own Cindy Hsu a little better with a series of rapid-fire questions. Read more >> Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte and Alex Hamzy receive posthumous promotionsThe Bristol police officers killed in the line of duty last week received posthumous promotions Thursday ahead of their funeral. Funeral today for Bristol Police Lt. Dustin Demonte, Sgt. Alex Hamzy shot and killed responding to fake 911 callHappening today: A funeral will be held for the Bristol police officers shot and killed in a line of duty ambush last week. Wake held for Bristol Police Officer Alex Hamzy, shot and killed in last week's ambushThe 34-year-old was shot and killed responding to a call in an ambush attack last week. WATCH LIVE: Final Farewell For Bristol, Conn. Fallen HeroesTens of thousands of people are paying their respects today at the funeral service for Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy, two Bristol police officers who were killed in the line of duty last week. The funeral is at Rentschler Field at Pratt and Whitney Stadium on Silver Lane in East Hartford. It begins at noon Friday, DeMonte, 35,… Illinois State Police sergeant fights to bring down expressway shootingsSgt. Timothy Mayerbock was recognized for his ongoing battle to keep Chicago-area expressways safe. Wake held for fallen Bristol, Connecticut, police officerA wake was held Wednesday for Alex Hamzy, one of the officers ambushed in Bristol, Connecticut, last week. 03:51 The loss Lt.00:30 BRISTOL, Conn.shot and killed last week in the line of duty .Mourners were able to pay their respects at the Lyceum on Main Street in Terryville. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy is impossible to measure, and the pain is difficult to bear. Dustin Demonte, 35, was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant and Alex Hamzy, 34, from officer to sergeant. "We will cry together for Dustin and Alex because we will miss them terribly," said Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould. Friday at Pratt and Whitney Stadium in East Hartford. DeMonte and Hamzy were known for their efforts to lift up the youth of the Bristol community. 12 while responding to a 911 call. "I can see the love they had for their job, to go out and reach the community, to bring joy, hope, peace and comfort in their life. A funeral will be held for both men at 11 a. These men deserve a recognition as big as this," said Meriden Police Chaplain Clarence Hayes. Dustin Demonte, Officer Alex Hamzy ambushed responding to fake domestic call, state police say Officer Alec Lurato, 26, was also injured.m. Cops came from every corner of Connecticut - and from Maryland to Maine on the East Coast - to attend Friday's service. Posthumous promotions honored DeMonte's and Hamzy's exceptional service and sacrifice.m. Among those paying tribute to Hamzy, his father Ahmad, who is an immigrant from Lebanon. You can watch by downloading the CBS News app on any device or smart tv. He paid tribute to Officer Alec Iurato, the cop who took down the suspect with a single shot. You can watch special coverage. "We will be forever grateful for what he did in confronting pure evil," said Ahmad Hamzy. His son loved BMW cars, working out and, most of all, his wife Katie, whose sister read a message on her behalf.cbsnews. "He is my hero, my protection, the love of my life and of course, my heart. I love you Alex," said Katie Hamzy's sister. The final speaker was DeMonte's widow Laura DeMonte, who is pregnant with their third child. "Our family was as close to perfect as could be, because we had you. You made everything better. Thank you for these beautiful children, wonderful memories that we will cherish forever," she said. The service ended with a traditional final radio call, unanswered by the slain officers. The caskets were carried to their final resting places, but memories of DeMonte and Hamzy are engraved on countless heavy hearts. By Tony Aiello .