Hundreds upon hundreds of law enforcement officers, lights flashing, led the procession on Wednesday afternoon from Collegeville's St. John's Abbey, through Cold Spring and Richmond, before arriving in the tiny community of St. Nicholas to bury one of their own, Cold Spring's Tom Decker.
A hearse carrying the body of slain Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker has left funeral services at St. John's Abbey Church in Collegeville.
Funeral services for slain Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker have ended. A procession throughout the area will end with Decker's burial in St. Nicholas.
Officials say between 1,500 and 2,000 officers from across the country could be at St. John's Abbey and University Church in Collegeville.
Suspect in slaying of Cold Spring police officer released without charges; inquiry continues.
December 4, 2012 Residents in Central Minnesota have had their small towns and sleepy neighborhoods rocked by a string of violent crimes usually thought of as "big city" problems, or something that only happens "someplace else."
December 3, 2012 The residents of Cold Spring began the healing process tonight (Monday) with a candlelight vigil. Community members gathered outside of Wenner's Funeral Home to sing, pray, and remember officer Tom Decker.
December 3, 2012 A candlelight vigil is planned for tonight (Monday) in Cold Spring for officer Tom Decker. The event will be held from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. outside of Wenner's Funeral Home. Organizers ask attendees to bring a candle or flashlight.
November 30, 2012 The investigation into the deadly shooting of officer Tom Decker continues. The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says several guns have been found, although it's not clear if the gun used to kill Decker has been recovered.
Memorial funds have been established at multiple Cold Spring banks in support of the family of slain Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.
November 30, 2012 Facebook and Twitter can be a powerful venue to express emotions. As the story broke about Cold Spring Officer Tom Decker, the social community across Minnesota offered their condolences.
November 30, 2012 Authorities say Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker was shot and killed in what they say was an ambush around 11 Thursday night near Winner's Bar on Main Street in Cold Spring.
