SEBRING, Fla. -- A fallen hero was laid to rest on Tuesday.
- Funeral services for fallen Highlands County Deputy William Gentry
- Deputy Gentry shot and killed May 6 in Lake Placid
- Deputy Gentry was 40 years old
The funeral for Highlands County Deputy William Gentry was today in Sebring.
Gentry was shot May 6 while responding to a call about a cat. Gentry died a day later. Joseph Edward Ables, 69, is accused of shooting Gentry.
A procession carried Gentry's body to the Highlands News Sun Center for the public funeral service.
Law enforcement from around the country, along with residents lined the procession route. A large crowd was on hand for the funeral.
Gentry has been remembered throughout this past week. Not just during a candlelight vigil last week – but during this procession from Polk County.
Gentry had been with the Highlands Sheriff's Office for more than ten years – he was working as a training deputy when he was killed but in the past was a detective with the special operations unit, as well as a canine officer.
Hundreds of law enforcement from across the state are expected today for the funeral and an outdoor memorial burial.
Ables remains in custody on a $2 million bond.