Rocco's Funeral is Opened to the Public
From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
An outpouring of grief and support has spurred the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police to open the funeral for their slain police dog, Rocco, to the public.
Rocco's handler, Officer Phil Lerza, originally asked that the funeral be closed to the public but changed his mind after numerous calls and emails and an outpouring of support from the public. "The tremendous show of support has deeply touched the Lerza family and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police," said police in a press release.
The 8-year-old German shepherd's body will be cremated, said police spokeswoman Diane Richards. Cameras will not be permitted at the service.
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