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Funeral for slain deputy set for Tuesday

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WAYNE CO. Ill (WFIE) – It’s been nearly a week since Deputy Sean Riley was killed in the line of duty, and Tuesday his funeral was held at Fairfield Community High School.

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The high school gym quickly began filling up more than 30 minutes before the start of the funeral.

Sheriff Chris Otey spoke as well as Pastor Phillip Trent.

Deputy Sean Riley’s funeral service in Wayne Co., Ill(WFIE)

An escort of dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveled to Deputy Riley’s hometown of Cisne for burial.

A memorial can be made in his honor to the Sean Riley Benefit Fund at the Trust Bank in Cisne.

Here’s is a video of the full service:

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