Memorial service for Charlotte police officer Joshua Eyer Friday

Hundreds of law enforcement officers lined the streets of Charlotte Friday morning as a caisson or horse-drawn carriage carried the body of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer to First Baptist Church as bagpipes played Amazing Grace. Officers from all over the state stood in salute as the family walked into the church to remember a father and a fallen community hero. Eyer was one of four officers killed on Monday during a shootout with a suspect while serving a warrant. Eyer's wife, Ashley, held their young son, Andrew on her lap while surrounded by family and the law enforcement community. The service began with the singing of the national anthem. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings spoke during the funeral. "The greatest honor, that chiefs don't want to have, is to say a few words as we celebrate the life of a fallen officer," Jennings said.Jennings said there was "no better definition of family than what we saw on Monday afternoon" from fellow officers including Eyer."Officer Josh Eyer, you are honorable. You are noble. Officer Eyer, you represent everything great about this badge I wear over my heart and this patch I wear on my sleeve," Jennings said. "You may be physically gone from us but your spirit carries on in our hearts."Then, one by one, several officers and friends spoke about the Eyer's legacy. "Homicide suspect? He would get you. Stole a sandwich from QT? He would get you, too. No one was safe," one officer said jokingly. "The words duty and commitment were woven into his very being," another officer said.Then, Josh's longtime best friend spoke. "Thank you for giving us Andrew (his son) a spitting image of Josh from head to toe."He spoke more about the family man that he was which included showing up every day for his family and community. "When he spoke about them you could hear his smile through the phone. I could go on for hours talking about the amazing son, father, husband, and friend he was to me."Then, through bravery and unmatched strength, his wife, Ashley, shared a message during his memorial. "I know so many of you here today knew Josh well and there are many versions of him being shared through your memories," Ashley said. "I know it's cliché, but he was and always will be my very best friend." "He was so good to me," Ashely said while fighting tears. "I have and I never will question how much he loved me. I will carry his love with me for the rest of my life." She said her husband's legacy will continue to live on through her son. Among the law enforcement community were 13 members from the Greensboro Police Department along with Assistant Chief Doug Tabler, Assistant Chief Stephanie Mardis and members of the Honor Guard. The High Point Police Department also had several officers at the funeral. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and the members of the Honor Guard also attended. Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and other members of the agency also attended. The service ended with a moving video tribute honoring his life and legacy. CONTINUED COVERAGE Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. —

Officers from all over the state stood in salute as the family walked into the church to remember a father and a fallen community hero. Eyer was one of four officers killed on Monday during a shootout with a suspect while serving a warrant.

Eyer's wife, Ashley, held their young son, Andrew on her lap while surrounded by family and the law enforcement community. The service began with the singing of the national anthem.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Johnny Jennings spoke during the funeral.

"The greatest honor, that chiefs don't want to have, is to say a few words as we celebrate the life of a fallen officer," Jennings said.

Jennings said there was "no better definition of family than what we saw on Monday afternoon" from fellow officers including Eyer.

"Officer Josh Eyer, you are honorable. You are noble. Officer Eyer, you represent everything great about this badge I wear over my heart and this patch I wear on my sleeve," Jennings said. "You may be physically gone from us but your spirit carries on in our hearts."

Then, one by one, several officers and friends spoke about the Eyer's legacy.

"Homicide suspect? He would get you. Stole a sandwich from QT? He would get you, too. No one was safe," one officer said jokingly.

"The words duty and commitment were woven into his very being," another officer said.

Then, Josh's longtime best friend spoke.

"Thank you for giving us Andrew (his son) a spitting image of Josh from head to toe."

He spoke more about the family man that he was which included showing up every day for his family and community.

"When he spoke about them you could hear his smile through the phone. I could go on for hours talking about the amazing son, father, husband, and friend he was to me."

Then, through bravery and unmatched strength, his wife, Ashley, shared a message during his memorial.

"I know so many of you here today knew Josh well and there are many versions of him being shared through your memories," Ashley said. "I know it's cliché, but he was and always will be my very best friend."

"He was so good to me," Ashely said while fighting tears. "I have and I never will question how much he loved me. I will carry his love with me for the rest of my life."

She said her husband's legacy will continue to live on through her son.

Among the law enforcement community were 13 members from the Greensboro Police Department along with Assistant Chief Doug Tabler, Assistant Chief Stephanie Mardis and members of the Honor Guard. The High Point Police Department also had several officers at the funeral. Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page and the members of the Honor Guard also attended. Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and other members of the agency also attended.

The service ended with a moving video tribute honoring his life and legacy.

CONTINUED COVERAGE

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

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