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Services honor fallen deputy John Durm

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Deputy John Durm
Posted at 8:24 AM, Jul 17, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-30 17:38:46-04
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INDIANAPOLIS — Funeral services for fallen Marion County Sheriff's Deputy John Durm are being held on Monday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

You can watch the live stream of the ceremony here when it starts at 11 a.m. or tune into WRTV.

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Durm was killedon July 10 when 34-year-old Orlando Mitchell attempted to escape by choking Durm and stealing a Marion County Sheriff's Office transport van.

Durm was a 38 year veteran of the Marion County Sheriff's Office. He was 61.

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Following the funeral service at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the procession will go to the Criminal Justice Center on the southeast side of Indianapolis for his final 10-42 call.

Following his final call, he will be taken to his final resting place at Crown Hill Cemetery.

A few of the more powerful moments from the funeral service and procession can be viewed below. Most recent events will appear at the top.

Carnations were laid on Deputy Durm's casket as loved ones said their goodbyes.

Carnations laid on Deputy Durm's casket

The American Flag on top of Deputy Durm's casket was folded in a demonstration by The National Guard.

National guard folds flag on Dep. Durm's casket

The procession arrived to Crown Hill Cemetery where Deputy John Durm was laid to rest at the Heroes of Public Safety memorial.

Deputy Durm procession arrives to Crown Hill

The final 10-42 call for Deputy John Durm.

The casket carrying Deputy Durm leaves Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

John Durm leaves Gainbridge Fieldhouse

A surprise video from Pacers legend Reggie Miller recalls his moments spent with John Durm. He delivers a message to Durm's four sons about how proud he always was and continues to be of them.

Reggie Miller delivers a message to family and friends of John Durm

John's Durm's son Cory Durm asks those in attendance to give a round of applause to the man his father was.

Corey Durm asks crowd to applaud his dad

Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal speaks to fellow law enforcement, the community and family of John Durm at the funeral. He explains that he posthumously has awarded John Durm with the Medal of Valor and Purple Heart.

Sheriff Kerry Forestal posthumously awards Durm the Purple Heart

Deputy John Durm's casket arrives at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.