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Remembering Bre: The funeral for IMPD Officer Breann Leath

Posted at 6:10 PM, Apr 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-16 18:26:20-04

INDIANAPOLIS — Officer Breann Leath was remembered as a mother, daughter, sister, friend, veteran, officer and hero at her funeral on April 16 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Her funeral began with Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor honoring her with an American flag.

IMPD Chief Randal Taylor presents American flag for Breann Leath

Then Orlando Jordan, an IMPD chaplain, prayed.

"Even with tear-stained eyes and heavy hearts, Father we thank you for the life, the love and the legacy of Officer Leath," Jordan said.

IMPD Chaplain Orlando Jordan prays at Breann Leath's funeral

Breann Leath's sister, Tiana Leath, speaks at funeral

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke at the funeral.

Gov. Eric Holcomb, Mayor Joe Hogsett speak at Breann Leath funeral

The Indiana Department of Correction has dedicated a women's prison program to Leath.

Indiana DOC dedicates women's prison wee ones program after Officer Breann Leath

You can watch the 21 Gun Salute, "Taps," and "Amazing Grace" below:

21 Gun Salute, Taps, and Amazing Grace at IMPD Officer Leath's funeral

The final 10-42 call for Leath:

Final 10-42 for IMPD Officer Breann Leath
Rider-less horse escorts IMPD Officer Breann Leath to final resting place
Flag presentation ceremony for parents of IMPD Officer Breann Leath