AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe motorcade drives during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMembers of the Larimer County sheriff's explorers stand at attention during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSouth Metro Towers 45 and 35 hang a large American flag on the Castle Pines overpass in preparation for the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDozens of police and firefighters arrived early to line up along South Havana Street to be able to take part in the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostArmy Sgt. William Garcia-Mayen salutes as the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish passes by on northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA motorcade leads the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSouth Metro firefighters Lt. Rob Page, right, and Mark Johnson, left, salute as the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish passes by on northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople line the streets during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMembers of the Larimer County sheriff's explorers stand at attention during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostPeople line the streets during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople wave American flags and salute on the Castle Pines overpass as they watch a motorcade leading the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostZach Spadi watches the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish as it passes by heading northbound on Highway I-25 on January 5, 2018 in Castle Pines, Colorado. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on December 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch. The procession was estimated to be between 8 and 10 miles.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostSouth Metro Towers 45 and 35 hang a large American flag on the Castle Pines overpass as for the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish passes by heading northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDouglas County Sheriff deputy vehicles lead the way out of South Havana Street to begin to line up for funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on January 5, 2018 in Castle Pines, Colorado. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on December 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCory Benson, holding her daughter Elizabeth, 5, and her sons Caleb, 4, middle, and Levi, 3, stands with her sister Casey, holding her daughter Selah, 6 months, and son Matthias, 21 months, left, stand by a barbed wire fence as they watch the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish pass by on northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Benson's husband is a police officer with Avon Police department.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople watch the funeral procession for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish as it passes by heading northbound on Highway I-25 on Jan. 5, 2018 in Castle Pines. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch. The procession was estimated to be between 8 and 10 miles.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJeff Davis stands out of respect with a flag during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostVehicles arrive under a large flag at Cherry Hills Community Church during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJulie Kelly, with her daughters Allie, 2, in her arms, and Riley, 6, right, pay their respects outside of Cherry Hills Community Church during the funeral held for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Jan. 5, 2018 in Highlands Ranch. Parrish was shot and killed while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
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The motorcade drives during the funeral processions for Douglas County sheriff's deputy Zackari Parrish on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Parrish was shot and killed, while responding to a call on Dec. 31, 2017 in Highlands Ranch.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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A motorcade to the funeral of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish arrived at Cherry Hills Community Church Friday morning after weaving through Highlands Ranch, where trees and lampposts are tied with blue ribbon in honor of the officer shot to death New Year’s Eve morning. People standing along the route held American flags and handmade signs.