Hundreds Come Out To Help, Support Law Enforcement During Procession
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LAFAYETTE, Colo. (CBS4) - A young Colorado girl helped deputies working at Deputy Heath Gumm's funeral stay nourished.
Miley and her mother provided snack packs for those officers along the procession route on Friday.
It was one show of support out of many from the community.
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Residents held American and Thin Blue Line flags as a symbol of respect. They told CBS4 this was the least they could do for a deputy who lost his life in the line of duty.
"Honoring a life that was taken too quickly and valuing what we have here in America," said one onlooker.
More than $7,000 has been raised for Deputy Gumm's family through the Colorado Police Officers Foundation.
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