PHOTO GALLERY: Officer Craig Lehner's funeral
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Members of the public came out to pay their respects to the late officer
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Members of several law enforcement divisions came out in large numbers to honor Lehner
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Lehner's funeral procession passes through Buffalo's Canalside district
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Signs, like this one on the side of The Buffalo News building, honored Craig Lehner on the day of his funeral
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Bagpipers played "You're a Grand Old Flag" as part of the procession
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The procession from KeyBank Center to Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Lehner's casket being brought inside KeyBank Center
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An escort brought Lehner's casket from a Hamburg funeral home to downtown Buffalo
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Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, Lt. Kathy Hochul, and K-9 Shield entering the arena floor
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Members of the Honor Guard saluting in the rain
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Buffalo police officer Craig Lehner's K-9 partner Shield lying near Lehner's casket in KeyBank Center
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Several speakers paid tribute to the late officer
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Representatives from a number of law enforcement agencies attended the service
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Lehner's casket was transported in a Harley Davidson attachment
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Lehner's casket followed by Shield in a K-9 car
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Despite pooring rain, members of law enforcement from near and far stood to honor their fallen brother
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Lehner's flag-drapped casket exiting the arena
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Canadian Mounties were among the officers paying tribute
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The procession to Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Officers in KeyBank Center saluting officer Craig Lehner
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Lehner's K-9 partner Shield entering the arena floor
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A photo in the funeral program showed Lehner's passion for diving
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A photo collage fo Craig Lehner from the funeral program.
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A portrait of the tattooed officer, a member of the Buffalo Police K-9 unit
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Police officers entering KeyBank Center
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Lehner's friend, officer Tommie Champion, talked about their bond in a heartfelt speech
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Lehner's K-9 partner Shield was on the minds of many at the funeral and across Western New York
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Wreaths, bouquets, and a small plaque adorned the graveside of Craig Lehner
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Wreaths, bouquets, and a small plaque adorned the graveside of Craig Lehner
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Wreaths, bouquets, and a small plaque adorned the graveside of Craig Lehner
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In the spirit of the October season, a pumpkin painted is painted blue to honor Craig Lehner
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The head of the Buffalo Police Department's Honor Guard inspectes the field ahead of the arrival of the funeral procession of Craig Lehner
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Ceremonial bagpiers prepare for the arrival of Craig Lehner's funeral procession
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Members of the Buffalo Police Department line up in waiting for the passing of Craig Lehner's casket
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An Army bugler and members of the Buffalo Police Department's K-9 Unit prepare for the arrival of Craig Lehner's funeral procession
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Members of a ceremonial firing squad and members of the Buffalo Police Department's K-9 Unit await the arrival of Craig Lehner's funeral procession
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Members of the Buffalo Police Department's K-9 Unit prepare for the arrival of Craig Lehner's funeral procession
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With the casket of Craig Lehner waiting, scores of law enforcement officers begin to line up on the field next to his grave for a final farewell
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With the casket of Craig Lehner waiting, scores of law enforcement officers begin to line up on the field next to his grave for a final farewell
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As the body of Craig Lehner begins to proceed to its final resting place, his fellow officers render a last salute
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As the body of Craig Lehner begins to proceed to its final resting place, his fellow officers render a last salute
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The head of the Buffalo Police Department's Honor Guard marches by as Craig Lehner's fellow officers render a last salute
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Army pallbearers carry the casket of Craig Lehner to its final resting place in Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Army pallbearers carry the casket of Craig Lehner to its final resting place in Forest Lawn Cemetery
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Members of an Army Honor Guard standby as one of their officers prepares the casket of Craig Lehner for burial
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Members of an Army Honor Guard depart the grave of Craig Lehner
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Craig Lehner's faithful K-9 partner, Shield, stands by as Craig Lehner is laid to rest
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There was no shortage of mourners as final words were given in Craig Lehner's honor
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Craig Lehner's faithful K-9 partner, Shield, stands by as Craig Lehner is laid to rest
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An Army bugler plays Taps in a final military farewell to Craig Lehner
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A helicopter conducts a flyover as part of the military and police traditions of sending off one of their own
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White doves are released in a symbol of both mourning and peace as Craig Lehner is laid to rest
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Craig Lehner's mother was the first to make a final farewell at the side of her son's casket
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Craig Lehner's faithful K-9 partner, Shield, stands by as Craig Lehner is laid to rest
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Buffalo Police Lieutenant Jeff Rinaldo was among the many officers on hand to bid Craig Lehner goodbye
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Friends and family of Craig Lehner give comforting caresses to the fallen officer's K-9 partner, Shield
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Family and friends of Craig Lehner place carnations and roses on his casket in a final farewell
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Officers from across the many units of the Buffalo Police Department comfort each other as they pay their respects to Craig Lehner
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Officers from across the many units of the Buffalo Police Department comfort each other as they pay their respects to Craig Lehner
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At the end of a long and emotional day, Craig Lehner's casket is left surrounded by symbols of love from friends, family, and fellow law enforcement officers
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K-9 Shield stides across the grass of Forest Lawn after watching his partner, Craig Lehner, get laid to rest
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Wearing a ceremonial cape with the emblem of the Buffalo Police and Superman, K-9 Shield nuzzles mourners by the casket of Craig Lehner
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The long-standing gates of Forest Lawn Cemetery are adorned with tributes to Craig Lehner
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The long-standing gates of Forest Lawn Cemetery are adorned with tributes to Craig Lehner
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Motorcycles were among the many vehicles in the procession that took Craig Lehner to his resting place. This one was among the last to leave his funeral.
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