Wife of slain police hero Jonathan Diller lashes out at elected officials for allowing New York crime to rise uncheckedwhile about 10,000 people gathered on Long Island to pay their respects to the fallen officer.
“How many more police officers and how many more families will have to make the ultimate sacrifice before we start protecting them?”said Stephanie Diller, 29, who demanded through tears during her devastating tribute inside St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Massapequa.
Diller was fatally shot Monday during a traffic stop in Far Rockaway, Queens.by two career criminals who had numerous previous records, the authorities reported.
In the speech of Stephanie Diller recounted happy memories with her 31-year-old husband and their life together, while their one-year-old son, Ryan, dressed in a navy suithe stammered over his shoulder.
“I am very proud that thousands of people across the country call Jonathan a hero,” she said. “But The truth is that he has always been a hero to Ryan and me. The rest of the world is just catching up”.
Jonathan Diller’s wife, Stephanie Diller, leaves after a funeral for the New York City Police Department officer killed during a traffic stop. Credit: Jeenah Moon | AP
The funeral service was held on Holy Saturday, one of the saddest dates in the Christian calendar, and featured a scripture reading focused on St. Michael, the patron saint of agents.
On the other hand, Diller was posthumously promoted to detective first grade, with a new badge number 110, on his son Ryan’s birthday.
“What he loved most was being Ryan’s father,” explained New York Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward Caban.
In addition, Father Michael Duffy, who officiated the Dillers’ 2019 wedding, led the funeral. “He loved you with every fiber of his body,” she told the grieving widow. “You are everything to Jon.”
In a notable event, Former President Donald Trump sent a huge bouquet of red, white and blue flowers to the church as a sign of respect and sympathyreported New York Post.
The young widow’s remarks came after moving comments from Caban, Mayor Eric Adams and PBA President Patrick Hendry.
Hendry left in tears as he praised Diller as “our hero brother” and condemned the “dangerous and evil” criminals who allegedly fatally shot him in Queens on Monday.
Adams, very excited, said the following: “The great pain for this young man is real and raw”.
“He ran into danger… no doubt saving lives,” Adams said, insisting that “This is a city of law and order, not disorder.”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams attends a funeral for New York City Police Department Officer Jonathan Diller.Credit: Jeenah Moon | AP
Retired NYPD Sergeant Brian Foley cried while wearing his uniform outside the funeral and called on lawmakers to support bail reform to “walk to the rhythm.” “You should walk a little and then you can come talk to me.”
The alleged gunman, Guy Rivera shot Diller in the abdomen under his bulletproof vest after the officer approached the car. where the criminal was located It was parked in front of a bus stop.
Diller was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The suspect was injured when the partner of the shot police officer returned fire. The man has 21 previous arrests and He was found to have a knife in his rectum during the incident, in apparent anticipation of being sent back behind bars.
Rivera’s companion and driver of the car, Lindy Jones, who is also an ex-convict, was arrested after a second gun was found in the vehicle.
Adams has repeatedly urged his calls for Albany to address recidivism following the shooting. which involved two subjects with long criminal records.
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