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FULL: Funeral procession for Deputy Brandon Cunningham
Watch the full funeral procession for Paulding County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed last weekend while responding to a domestic violence call.
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. - Family, friends and law enforcement officers gathered for a funeral service and graveside service for Paulding County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brandon Cunningham on Friday.
Hundreds of law enforcement officers are also attending the services, with some coming from as far away as New York City.
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Many gather for Paulding County deputy's funeral
Family, friends, law enforcement officers and community members gathered this morning for the arrival of Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham's body to West Ridge Church for his funeral.
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FULL: Deputy Brandon Cunningham's body arrives
Raw video of Paulding County Deputy Brandon Cunningham's body arriving at West Ridge Church in Dallas, Georgia. Cunningham was killed responding to a domestic violence call.,
Killed in the line of duty
Deputy Cunningham’s life was tragically cut short last Saturday when he responded to a domestic dispute call. Upon arrival, he and his partner were ambushed by 42-year-old James Atkins. The attack resulted in Cunningham’s death and the wounding of Atkins’ wife, 52-year-old Kim Thao Vu. Atkins later took his own life during a standoff with police.
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Deputy Brandon Cunningham: How to pay your respects
Paulding County Sheriff's Office Deputy Brandon Cunningham, who was killed last weekend in an ambush shooting, will be laid to rest on Friday. Here's what you need to know if you want to pay your respects.
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Cunningham's body arrived at West Ridge Church at 3522 Hiram Acworth Highway in Dallas around 10 a.m. Friday.
Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with the funeral following at 2 p.m. The graveside service at Kennesaw Memorial Park will begin at 3:15 p.m. and will include a 21-gun salute, taps, flyover and last call. Only family, friends and Paulding County Sheriff's Office employees are invited to the graveside service.
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The processional will begin at approximately 4 p.m. The public is invited to watch the processional from a safe location along Marietta/Dallas Highway (GA 120 E). Other drivers are advised to seek alternate routes during that time on Friday.
Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered all flags being flown at state buildings, including the Governor's Mansion and state Capitol, to be flown at half-staff to honor Deputy Cunningham.
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Cobb County schools dismissing early for funeral
As a way to honor the late deputy's life and sacrifice, the Cobb County School District is encouraging all students and staff to wear blue on Friday.
The county's high schools and middle schools plan to dismiss students early for the funeral.
High schools will release at 11:30 a.m., and middle schools will release an hour later.
All students who get checked out will be excused.
NOTE: This story incorrectly said that Paulding County schools are dismissing early because of the funeral today. It is Cobb County schools.