A Texas sheriff鈥檚 deputy who was described as "a trailblazer" for being the first Sikh deputy in his agency is being remembered for his compassion, warm smile and for a life marked by service to others.
Some members of our Honor Guard Unit are in Harris County participating in the Final Salute for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. Our hearts are hurting along with our brothers and sisters at the Harris Co. Sheriff鈥檚 Office We are grateful for his service and his sacrifice.
— Arlington Police, TX (@ArlingtonPD)
Funeral services were held Wednesday near Houston for 42-year-old Harris County Sheriff鈥檚 Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. He was fatally shot Friday during a traffic stop.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Dhaliwal was 鈥渁 man of dedication, faith, love and compassion.鈥�
Thousands of people, including law enforcement personnel from the U.S. and Canada, attended the services, held at a sports arena.
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, the nation鈥檚 first Sikh state鈥檚 attorney general, said Dhaliwal 鈥渋nspired an entire generation of Sikhs to public service.鈥�
The suspect charged with Dhaliwal鈥檚 murder remains jailed.
We will Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal with . Thank you for your service.
— Grand Prairie Police (@GrandPrairiePD)
