Another heart-breaking funeral is underway. Officer Liu’s father spoke in Cantonese. It was soul crushing even though I don’t understand Cantonese. Officer Liu was an only son. His wife also gave a beautiful tribute to her husband. It was full of love and friendship and honor. I felt like I knew this slain man personally as I listened to her words.
Jet Blue donated 1,100 seats to officers from around the country to come to NYC to honor this officer. The streets were lined with blue as far as the eye could see. Tens of thousands of officers were out there to show respect to the fallen officer. The officers in front of the funeral home did not turn their backs on DeBlasio, who also spoke. However, down the street, a large contingent of officers did turn their backs, even though they had been asked to be respectful by their CEO, NYPD Commissioner Bratton. Some of those who turned their backs were from out of town.
