Stephanie, 29, delivered a poignant and emotionally charged speech, frequently on the brink of tears yet speaking with unwavering pride and admiration for her late husband.
Slain NYPD policeman Jonathan Diller was mourned at a funeral where thousands of cops from across the nation gathered to pay their respects. The NYPD officer was fatally shot near JFK Airport in Far Rockaway on Monday, reportedly by Guy Rivera, a repeat offender.
Diller, 31, received a police funeral at St. Rose of Lima RC Church in Massapequa, Long Island, at 10:30 am Saturday, where over 10,000 people turned up. The casket, adorned with the green, blue, and white colors of the NYPD flag, was solemnly transported into the church amid a multitude of uniformed officers. Several police officers were seen teary-eyed as his casket was being carried inside.
Widow’s Heartbreaking Eulogy
Once inside, it was adorned with Catholic regalia and escorted to the church’s altar, with Diller’s wife, Stephanie Diller, and their one-year-old son, Ryan, following closely behind. Heart-wrenching images captured Stephanie holding her son, Ryan, as he reached out toward his father after the casket was placed into the hearse following the service.
Stephanie, 29, delivered a poignant and emotionally charged speech, frequently on the brink of tears yet speaking with unwavering pride and admiration for her late husband.
She received a standing ovation as she took the stage to speak, expressing her gratitude to the police force for their unwavering support throughout the past week.
“Hello everyone, I am Stephanie Diller, Jonathan’s wife,” she started.
“I had not had the opportunity to speak before this moment, so what I would like to say, on behalf of the entire Diller family, is thank you all for the support this week.
“The outpouring of love that our family has received has been overwhelming and we are forever thankful to everyone.
