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Mourners to gather for slain New York policeman Rafael Ramos Published on Dec 26, 2014 Heartbroken family of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos arrive at his wake as thousands cops are expected to attend On Friday, crowds gathered in Glendale, Queens for a wake for one of the two officers killed on Saturday, 40-year-old father-of-two Rafael Ramos Ramos was working with fellow officer Wenjian Liu in Brooklyn last weekend when they were shot execution-style by a gunman After the wake, a memorial service will be held for Ramos at 7pm Vice President Joe Biden and city and state officials are expected to attend Ramos funeral on Saturday Rafael Ramos heartbroken family have gathered at a church in Queens to remember the New York police officer nearly a week after he was shot dead while on duty. The 40-year-old police officers wife, Maritza, and two teenage sons entered Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale on Friday afternoon as thousands of cops lined the streets. Crowds also gathered as Ramos casket - draped in an NYPD flag - was carried into the church by officers. Some officers stood in a line and saluted, while others embraced each other for support. The wake started at 2pm and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton is expected to pay his respects at 4pm. On Saturday, Vice President Joe Biden and city and state officials will gather for his funeral. Today we weep with the Ramos family, the New York Police Department and the nation as we mourn the loss of our dear brother, The Rev. Ralph Pastor Castillo outside the church. He was a gift to our church. youtu.be/2rk5z6NrblM
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:56:32 +0000

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