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The funeral for fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson on Tuesday morning at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall.
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Officer Dawson was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 25, 2024.
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This marks the first Line of Duty death for the Greenville Police Department in more than 100 years.
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The funeral for fallen Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson on Tuesday morning at Lake Pointe Church in Rockwall.
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Officer Dawson was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 25, 2024.
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This marks the first Line of Duty death for the Greenville Police Department in more than 100 years.
Rockwall, Texas:During a tearful farewell, a fallen Greenville police officer was characterized as a true fighter.
The funeral service for Officer Cooper Dawson took place at Rockwall’s Lake Pointe Church on Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday morning, the hearse bearing the casket of Officer Cooper Dawson arrived at Lake Point Church in Rockwall for his funeral, as Greenville and Garland first responders stood at attention.
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On November 25, Dawson was pursuing a suspect following a traffic check when he was slain in the course of duty.
Stories of his bravery and courage abound during his service.
“Cooper altered our team’s dynamic. His zeal transformed our training. Eventually, I learned that Cooper would be leading SWAT training. Are you certain, Coop? I understand, Chief. “And he did,” said Chris Smith, the chief of police in Greenville.
At Officer Cooper Dawson’s funeral, Greenville Police Chief Chris Smith delivers a moving address. On November 25, while pursuing a subject sought on multiple felony charges, Officer Dawson was slain in the course of duty.
PRIOR COVERAGE: Greenville Officer Cooper Dawson’s funeral procession
Prior to joining the Greenville Police Department, Officer Dawson was a Garland police officer and a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard.
In addition, the 27-year-old was married and the father of three small children.
During Officer Cooper Dawson’s funeral, his widow discusses his life.
“We were aware that this may happen at any time. His widow, Aubrey Dawson, remarked, “But you always think, that will never happen to me.” “Thank you very much for everything, Coop, my darling. You gave your everything, and I will always remember that love.
Christian Sparger, 25, was the person who killed Dawson and was wanted on multiple felony warrants. He is now accused of killing a peace officer with the death penalty.
Hunt County Jail is the source of Christian Sparger, age 25.
With Dawson’s passing, Greenville has seen its first line of duty fatality in almost a century.
Following the funeral, first responders, close relatives, and friends were invited to a private cemetery service.
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Shannon Murray, a reporter with FOX 4, attended the burial to collect information for this story. Additional information comes from the Greenville Police Department and earlier press reports.
Shannon Murray, a reporter with FOX 4, attended the burial to collect information for this story. Additional information comes from the Greenville Police Department and earlier press reports.
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