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Published Dec. 27, 2014, 11:32 a.m. ET
Law enforcement officers turn their backs on a video monitor as Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during the funeral of slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. Reuters
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Ramos' grave at the ­Cypress Hills Cemetery.
Ramos’ grave at the ­Cypress Hills Cemetery. G.N. Miller
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Funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos
Funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. PICTURED Justin Ramos (older son of P.O. Ramos) and wife (back seat) wearing his fathers uniform jacket, arriving. Saturday, December 27th 2014, funeral for… Paul Martinka
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Funeral for New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos
epa04540928 Police officers salute at the start of the funeral of New York Police Officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, New York, USA, 27 December 2014…. EPA
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Photo of: the funeral for slain New York City Officer Rafael Ramos in Queens, New York. Officer Ramos was executed with Officer Wenjian Liu in Brooklyn, New York (Photo Credit:… G.N. Miller
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Funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos
Funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. December 27th 2014, funeral for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church, in Queens. Vice President Joe Biden among others in attendance…. Paul Martinka
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NYPD commissioner William Brattan arriving at funeral services for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. photo William Farrington William Farrington
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New York Mayor de Blasio and wife Chirlane walk past a sea of policemen while arriving for the funeral services of NYPD officer Ramos in the Queens borough of New York
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and wife Chirlane McCray walk past a sea of policemen while arriving for the funeral services of New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael… Reuters
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Funeral Held For One Of 2 NYPD Officers Murdered In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden and his wife Jill (R) enter the Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City Police… Getty Images
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Family members of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos, including his son Jaden Ramos, center, and his wife Maritza Ramos, right, arrive before funeral services for officer Ramos at… AP
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Mayor deBlasio and his wife meet police commission william brat ton at he abernacle Church where Wake and memorial mass is being held at for Police Officer Rafael Ramos who… John Roca
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New York Mayor de Blasio his wife Chirlane and New York Police Commissioner Bratton speak before before NYPD officer Ramos’ funeral at Christ Tabernacle Church to it’s final resting place in the Queens borough of New York
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio (L) his wife Chirlane McCray and New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton speak before before NYPD officer Rafael Ramos’ funeral at Christ Tabernacle Church… Reuters
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Funeral for New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos
epa04540918 US Vice President Joseph Biden (C) arrives for the funeral of New York Police Officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, New York, USA, 27 December… EPA
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Funeral for New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos
epa04540920 Police officers embrace as they arrive for the funeral of New York Police Officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, New York, USA, 27 December 2014…. EPA
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Police salute during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem outside the Christ Tabernacle Church at the start of the funeral service for slain NYPD officer Ramos in the Queens borough of New York
Police salute during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem outside the Christ Tabernacle Church at the start of the funeral service for slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer… Reuters
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Vice President Joe Biden arriving at funeral services for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. photo William Farrington William Farrington
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Police stand outside the Christ Tabernacle Church at the start of the funeral service for slain NYPD officer Ramos in the Queens borough of New York
Police stand outside the Christ Tabernacle Church at the start of the funeral service for slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos in the Queens borough of New… Reuters
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Officers holding hands during the prayers at the funeral services for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. photo William Farrington William Farrington
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Funeral services for NYPD officer Rafael Ramos. photo William Farrington William Farrington
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NYC Mayor Bill de slain NYPD officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle church in Glendale, NY, where the wake is being held, Rafael was slain along with officer Wenjian… Dennis A. Clark
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Funeral Held For One Of Two NYPD Officers Murdered In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: An anti Mayor Bill de Blasio protester holds up a sign outside of Christ Tabernacle Church for the funeral of slain New York City… Getty Images
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Funeral Held For One Of Two NYPD Officers Murdered In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: Police helicopters fly above television antenas as they do a flyover for the funeral at Christ Tabernacle Church for slain New York City Police… Getty Images
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Funeral for New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos
epa04541021 New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo (C) and his girlfriend Sandra Lee attend the funeral of New York Police Officer Rafael Ramos at Christ Tabernacle Church in Glendale, New… EPA
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Funeral Held For One Of Two NYPD Officers Murdered In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: A man holds up a picture of New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos outside of the Christ Tabernacle Church during the funeral of… Getty Images
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Funeral Held For One Of Two NYPD Officers Killed In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: Pallbearers carry the casket to a hearse during the funeral of slain New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Rafael Ramos at the Christ Tabernacle… Getty Images
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Funeral Held For One Of Two NYPD Officers Killed In Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 27: Maritza Ramos, wife of the victim, is presented the colors as she is joined by her sons Justin, left, and Jaden, right, during the… Getty Images
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Maritza Ramos (C), wife of New York Police Officer Rafael Ramos, holds the colors as she is joined by her sons Justin (C-L) and Jaden (C-R) during the funeral for… Getty Images
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Funeral for New York City Police Officer Rafael Ramos
epa04541009 A New York City police officer puts his arms on Justin (L) and Jaden (R) Ramos following the funeral for their father, New York City police officer Rafael Ramos,… EPA
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Police officers turn their backs as Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the funeral of slain officer Rafael Ramos on Dec. 27, 2014.
Police officers turn their backs as Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the funeral of slain officer Rafael Ramos on Dec. 27, 2014. AP
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NYPD Officers Shot
Law enforcement personnel begin to gather for the funeral of New York city police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of Queens, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, in New York…. AP
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NYPD Officers Shot
Police officers turn their backs as New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks at the funeral of New York city police officer Rafael Ramos in the Glendale section of… AP
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NYPD Officers Shot
Law enforcement helicopters fly over Christ Tabernacle Church, where the casket of New York City police officer Rafael Ramos is carried by pallbearers, center, in the Glendale section of Queens,… AP
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NYPD Officers Shot
Thousands of police officers stand at attention as a hearse carrying New York City police officer Rafael Ramos passes by after his funeral at Christ Tabernacle Church in the Glendale… AP
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Photo of: the funeral for slain New York City Officer Rafael Ramos in Queens, New York. Officer Ramos was executed with Officer Wenjian Liu in Brooklyn, New York (Photo Credit:… G.N. Miller