GREENWOOD — Funeral services for fallen Indiana State Trooper Aaron Smith were held Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus.
You can watch the live stream of the ceremony here when it starts at 11 a.m. or tune into WRTV.
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Smith was killedon June 28 when an 18-year-old man driving a stolen car struck him during a police pursuit. Smith was hit while trying to deploy spike strips.
Smith was both an Indiana State Trooper and a Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard. He received military and police honors during his ceremony.
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A few of the more powerful moments from the funeral service and procession can be viewed below.
Family and friends laid carnations on Trooper Aaron Smith's casket and said their goodbyes.
The American Flag on top of Trooper Aaron Smith's casket was folded in a demonstration by The National Guard.
The procession arrived to Crown Hill Cemetery where Trooper Aaron Smith was laid to rest at the Heroes of Public Safety memorial.
The procession stopped outside Whiteland High School for Trooper Aaron Smith’s final 10-42.
Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter shared some of the memories of the night that Trooper Smith died.
He said, "(On that night) Megan even made the comment that she knows where Aaron is. She does not even think he would want to come back, because now he is in the presence of God."
Pastor Christopher Marlin, also Smith's cousin, shared letters and personal stories of Smith.
He discusses how until his death, watching others win was his win.
Governor Eric Holcomb addressed the congregation during the funeral service to express his condolences, along with the residents of Indiana.
He pleaded with Hoosiers to never forget the acts of heroism of Smith on the day of his passing and all of the days beforehand.
Cars from law enforcement agencies around the country came to Greenwood to pay their respects to Smith.
Thursday - Visitation
Trooper Smith's car was placed outside of the Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus.
Aaron Smith's body was transported from the funeral home to Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus on Thursday, July 6, for his visitation.
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