AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMembers of the Denver Sheriff's Department prepare for the arrival of Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe hearse carrying Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén is saluted as it arrives on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostThe hearse carrying Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén arrives on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTroopers line the street for the procession for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAlec Mochoruk, 6, holds his hand over his heart during the procession for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTroopers stand as the hearse carrying Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén arrives on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTroopers prepare for the procession of Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA car honoring fallen troopers driven by field training officer Steve La Torre sits in a line with other service vehicles as service men and women await the arrival of a procession for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostField training officer Steve La Torre runs his finger across the names of troopers killed on the job that adorn his patrol vehicle as he and other service men and women await the arrival of a procession for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA hawk sits on a cross above the First Church of the Nazarene during services for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
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Members of the Denver Sheriff's Department prepare for the arrival of Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash.
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Law enforcement officers and members of the community lined up for the funeral procession for Colorado State Patrol Trooper William Modén on Friday, June 21, 2019. Modén was killed Friday night when he was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 70 while he was investigating an unrelated crash. His funeral was held Friday at First Church of the Nazarene in Denver.