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Thousands honor fallen Hawaii County police officer

By Tim Wright / Special to the Star-Advertiser

Aug. 4, 2018

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Law enforcement officers from across America — from Connecticut to Colorado to Seattle — showed up in their dress uniforms Saturday to mourn Bronson Kaimana Wei Mun Kaliloa, the first Hawaii County police officer shot and killed in the line of duty.
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Two officers stand guard today during services for Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Hawaii County police helicopter drop loose flowers at Homelani Cemetery during the interment of his ashes.
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Miami police officer Tom Reyes holds up a painting of Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa. The painting was done by Philadelphia forensic artist Jonny Castro.
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Janel Hiebert, sister-in-law of Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa, receives a hug from Tasia Veincent during Saturday's services.
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Police officers from many other states turned out for services for Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Displays at each entry greeted the public.
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Major Samuel Jelsma (center) bows his head during a prayer.
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Governor David Ige views displays for Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Casey Kaliloa, wife of Hawaii County fallen police officer Bronson Kaliloa, arrives at the cemetery.
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A fireman pays his respects to Casey Kaliloa, wife of Hawaii County police officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Hawaii County police officer Jason Grouns delivers a final salute to fallen officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Hawaii County police officers prepare for a 21-gun salute to fallen officer Bronson Kaliloa.
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Chief Paul Ferreira gives a special tribute.
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Police officers from Hawaii and other states line up.
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