WATCH: Thousands Come from Near and Far to Pay Their Respects to Officer Jason Rivera

Thursday was a heavy day at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Members of the NYPD and New Yorkers everywhere came to pay their respects to Officer Jason Rivera.

The 22-year-old and his 27-year-old partner Wilbert Mora were both killed in an ambush last Friday while responding to a domestic call in Harlem.

Read more at NY1

Though our hearts were heavy as we said goodbye to Det. Jason Rivera, that sadness was met with immense gratitude at the sea of first responders & New Yorkers who came to honor our fallen hero. Whether it was on 5th Ave, the overpasses or @FDNY hoisting flags—the NYPD thanks you. pic.twitter.com/ycuwuKShUt

— Commissioner Sewell (@NYPDPC) January 31, 2022

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