The city of Milwaukee is poised for a solemn event as the community and law enforcement officers from across the nation gather to pay their respects to fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder. According to TMJ4, Officer Corder, whose life was tragically cut short in what has been described as an ambush on June 26, will be laid to rest this afternoon.
Hundreds of officers, some traveling from states such as Illinois, New York, Colorado, and Texas, are expected to show solidarity at the funeral, as reported by WISN. Michael Herrmann, chairman of the Wisconsin Honor Guard Association, said, "That sense of solidarity doesn't end at your municipality line or jurisdictional line. It continues on every line," suggesting a deep-rooted camaraderie that extends far beyond local jurisdictions. The profound loss reverberates not just through the Milwaukee community, but it is felt amongst law enforcement officers nationwide, with many taking it upon themselves to provide support, and in this collective mourning officer Corder's sacrifice will be remembered and honored.
The funeral service, which will be held at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, anticipates a robust attendance from law enforcement members, who will engage in various duties including casket watch and traffic control, detailed by WISN. Members of the Brotherhood for the Fallen, a group comprised of current and retired law enforcement officers, are among those who have arrived to offer their support. "The families really need to see that there are people out there that support them," told Paul Kusinski, a retired Chicago officer, to WISN.
As the community grapples with the loss, WTMJ reports that the funeral services will include a public procession to honor Officer Corder's life and his dedication to the line of duty, Corder's partner, Officer Christopher McCray, who was also shot in the ambush, but survived, has been released from Froedtert Hospital; the proceedings are set to feature a flag presentation, rifle salute, and potentially a flyover, dependent on the weather conditions.
