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Images from the funeral of Salem Police Lt. Charles Shafer

The Alliance Police Department Special Response Honor Guard under Commander Mike Jones fires a 21-gun salute during the funeral for Lt. Charles Shafer. Salem Ptl. Doug Osberg is a member of the Honor Guard. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
The long funeral processional travels down East State Street in Salem as hundreds of onlookers brave a light rain and cold temperatures. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
The Shafer Family looks on as Lt. Charles Shafer is given a 21-gun salute by members of the Alliance Police Department Special Response Honor Guard under  Commander Mike Jones. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
As family members look on Salem Patrolmen Brandon Smith and Steve LoRosa with the assistance of Mahoning County deputies fold the flag that draped the casket of Lt. Charles Shafer during the funeral ceremony Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem patrolmen Brandon Smith and Steve LoRosa with the assistance of Mahoning County deputies fold the flag that draped the casket of Lt. Charles Shafer during the funeral ceremony Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Hundreds lined the downtown streets of Salem standing in a fine rain and the cold to pay their respects to Salem Lt. Charles Shafer as his funeral procession passes by. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Hundreds lined the downtown streets of Salem standing in a fine rain and the cold to pay their respects to Salem Lt. Charles Shafer as his funeral procession passes by. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Police officers along with family and friends fill the auditorium for Lt. Charles Shafer's funeral Sunday. Over 600 guests paid their respects at the school and hundreds of others lined the processional route. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem Police Chief J.T. Panezott shared his some of his memories about Lt. Shafer with attendees. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem K-9 officer Mike Garber spoke about his friend and brother in blue, Lt. Charles Shafer. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
The Alliance Police Department Special Response Honor Guard under Commander Mike Jones fires a 21-gun salute during the funeral for Lt. Charles Shafer. Salem Ptl. Doug Osberg is a member of the Honor Guard. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
A sheriff's deputy and police officers stand at attention and salute as the funeral procession passes by on East State Street in Salem. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem Fire Captain Aaron Loper plays Taps as the funeral of Lt. Charles Shafer comes to a close Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
As family members look on Salem Patrolmen Brandon Smith and Steve LoRosa with the assistance of Mahoning County deputies fold the flag that draped the casket of Lt. Charles Shafer during the funeral ceremony Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem K-9 officer Mike Garber reads some final words followed by a prayer by the minister. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Family, friends and law enforcement officers gather around the casket as the final prayers are read, the last call is made, a salute is fired and Taps played for Lt. Shafer. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem police officers carry the casket of Lt. Charles Shafer for the final part of the funeral service Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Salem police Sgt. Chris Gallo gives a blue carnation to Lt. Shafer's wife, Lisa, and mother, Betsy, as he pays his respects Sunday. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Former Salem Police Chief Robert Floor gives a final salute is Lt. Charles Shafer. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
Columbiana County Sheriff Ray Stone and Perry Township officer Damin Beadnell salute as they change honor guard officers posted at the casket of Lt. Charles Shafer. (Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)
(Salem News photo by Patti Schaeffer)

Images from the funeral of Salem Police Lt. Charles Shafer

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