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Tom Weber

Law enforcement, citizens gather to honor officer Bill Mathews

Police officers enter Wayzata Free Church before the funeral.
Police officers enter Wayzata Free Church before the funeral of Wayzata police officer Bill Mathews on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Wayzata, Minn.
Evan Frost | MPR News

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Thousands of people gathered in Plymouth this morning for the funeral of Wayzata police officer Bill Mathews. He died last Friday when he was answering a call to clear some debris from Highway 12 and was struck by a passing vehicle.

The 9-year veteran of the Wayzata force will be laid to rest in the Summit Park Cemetery after a day of solemn ceremony and reflection on the service he and other officers provide their communities.

MPR reporter Tim Nelson reported from the funeral.

To hear his report use the audio player above.