Onondaga County Sheriff's Deputy Lt. Michael Hoosock was killed in the line of duty last Sunday in Salina. On Monday, thousands gathered in his honor at the Expo Center in Syracuse to remember the life he lived as a law enforcement officer, friend, son, father and husband.
Officers stand in the back of the expo center. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Michael Hoosock's wife and children leave the expo center. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Syracuse Chief of Police Joseph Cecile hugs another officer. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Programs at Michael Hoosock's funeral. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Officers stand in line waiting for the funeral to begin. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Flowers dedicated to Lt. Hoosock who was a father of three children (left). Honor guard sit in the back of the Expo Center during the funeral (right).
Drummers and bag pipe players lead the procession which brings the casket of Michael Hoosock. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)
Lt. Michael Hoosock's casket is carried into the Expo center. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)