The casket of slain Harris County sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is carried toward a waiting hearse following funeral services at the Berry Center of Northwest Houston in Cypress, Texas, on Wednesday, October 2.
Honoring Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, the pioneering Sikh sheriff's deputy who had a 'heart of gold'
The casket of slain Harris County sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal is carried toward a waiting hearse following funeral services at the Berry Center of Northwest Houston in Cypress, Texas, on Wednesday, October 2.
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Updated 0324 GMT (1124 HKT) October 03, 2019

Thousands gathered Wednesday, October 2, to honor Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, a 42-year-old Harris County sheriff's deputy who was shot and killed Friday during a traffic stop, in a public funeral at the Berry Center arena outside Houston.

Pyara Singh Dhaliwal, Sandeep Dhaliwal's father, center, pays respects to his son.
Pyara Singh Dhaliwal, Sandeep Dhaliwal's father, center, pays respects to his son.
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A hearse carrying Dhaliwal's casket departs following funeral services.
A hearse carrying Dhaliwal's casket departs following funeral services.
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An American flag honoring Dhaliwal is is suspended by two firetrucks near the Berry Center.
An American flag honoring Dhaliwal is is suspended by two firetrucks near the Berry Center.
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A picture of Dhaliwal is seen inside the hat of a Houston police officer during the funeral.
A picture of Dhaliwal is seen inside the hat of a Houston police officer during the funeral.
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Harwinder Kaur Dhaliwal, widow of Sandeep Dhaliwal, salutes as she honors her husband during his funeral.
Harwinder Kaur Dhaliwal, widow of Sandeep Dhaliwal, salutes as she honors her husband during his funeral.
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Law enforcement personnel salute as the casket is moved toward a waiting hearse following the funeral services.
Law enforcement personnel salute as the casket is moved toward a waiting hearse following the funeral services.
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Sandeep Dhaliwal's father holds an American flag.
Sandeep Dhaliwal's father holds an American flag.
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Signs honoring Dhaliwal are seen near the Berry Center before the funeral services.
Signs honoring Dhaliwal are seen near the Berry Center before the funeral services.
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Loved ones react as the casket is loaded into a waiting hearse.
Loved ones react as the casket is loaded into a waiting hearse.
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Members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard arrive for the funeral services.
Members of the Harris County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard arrive for the funeral services.
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The family of slain Harris County sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal arrives at the Berry Center.
The family of slain Harris County sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal arrives at the Berry Center.
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Houston Police Department Honor Guard members arrive at the Berry Center.
Houston Police Department Honor Guard members arrive at the Berry Center.
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Harris County Sheriff's Office personnel arrive for funeral services.
Harris County Sheriff's Office personnel arrive for funeral services.
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