She told the crowd how much Eyer loved his fellow officers and friends. But beyond that, Eyer said her husband loved being a father and family man. She pleaded for everyone who knew Joshua Eyer to constantly remind their son how much he was loved.

"Being a father was undoubtedly his most cherished role," she said. "All of this has been amazing and such an honor to our family ... So if you really want to honor him, please help me by maintaining his legacy through Andrew. Help me teach him about how his daddy was and what he meant to each of you."

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