The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has released details regarding the funeral services for Deputy Andrew Nunez, who was tragically killed in the line of duty late last month. The services, set to take place on Tuesday, November 18, will honor the fallen deputy, but in accordance with the family's wishes, will be a private affair, not open to the general public, according to a statement from the department.
Despite the private nature of the actual service, the community will have an opportunity to pay their respects to Deputy Nunez. Members of the public are encouraged to line the procession route on Tuesday morning as the cortege makes its way to the Toyota Arena. The procession is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:30 a.m., starting southbound on the I-215 Freeway from Inland Center Drive and will merge onto the I-10 Freeway, westbound before exiting at Haven Avenue.
Directions for those wishing to show their support have been made clear: remain on sidewalks, adhere to all laws, and follow the guidance of officers who will be present for traffic control. In a gesture that bridges the gap between a private mourning and a public salute, the department has made provisions for the service to be accessible to a wider audience via live stream, which can be viewed on the San Bernardino Sheriff's YouTube channel.
The loss of Deputy Nunez has evidently left a deep impact on the community, and while the ceremony itself will remain an intimate occasion, the live streaming option and the procession allow for a collective moment of grieving and homage. For those wanting additional information or details regarding the services or procession route, the Sheriff's Department's Public Information Officers, Gloria Orejel or Jenny Smith, can be contacted at the provided phone number or email address. Deputy Nunez's service and sacrifice resonate in the communal consciousness; this choreographed farewell provides a semblance of closure to a collective ordeal.
