by Alex Lloyd Gross
Shane Seiber will be laid to rest tomorrow after the hero officer was gunned down by Eric Lewis a week ago. Tonight, there was a viewing at the Givnish Funeral Home on Academy Road. Thousands showed up and tomorrow, there will be a funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
Today, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke with the media after paying his respects. He referred to Eric Lewis as a killer and said his co workers and the department is doing the best as can be expected. He also said his partner, Hector Rodriguez is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times.
Alex Lloyd Gross Photo-Delaware Valley News.com Commissioner Kevin Bethel holds a pray program for Officer Seiber, when he talks with the media.
About 4:30PM, the police command staff marched from Arch Bishop Ryan High School to the funeral home. After officers from his district went in to pay their respects, the other officers were able to go inside. The current classes of police and fire recruits were seen standing in formation, waiting heir turn.
Members of the public, some who waited inline for hours got filtered in around the time the recruit class entered. There will be another public viewing tomorrow from 8:30 AM until about 10:30 AM. Remembrance and Reflection: 11:15 a.m., a service honoring the life and legacy of Officer Seiber will begin, featuring words of remembrance and reflection.
Funeral Liturgy: Immediately following words of remembrance. Following this, about noon, Final Radio Call
· Honor Guard Rifle Salute
· Playing Taps
· Ceremonial Flyover
· American Flag Folding Ceremony
· Pipes and Drums
· Body Bearers Escorting the Casket to the Funeral Coach
· Final Prayer and Blessing of the Casket by Father Gill
· Dismissal of Police Formation
Traffic around the parkway is expected to be heavy as detours and closures will be in effect. Internment services will be private.