Funeral service for St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly: Full service
St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly funeral [RAW]
St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A memorial service was held for St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Reilly on Monday.
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Officer Reilly was remembered at a funeral service on Monday, March 10. You can watch the full service in the player above.
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Officer Reilly received full honors at her law enforcement funeral at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church. Following the service, Officer Reilly was escorted to Roselawn Cemetery for internment. The public was encouraged to line the 5-mile procession route along Larpenteur Avenue.
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St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry called it a blessing to have known Officer Felicia Reilly, and noted she has been awarded the Medal of Valor. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
Who was Officer Reilly?
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Officer Reilly served nearly two decades with the St. Paul Police Department. She died on Saturday, March 1, at age 67, according to the St. Paul Police Department.
Reilly started working for the department in 1996 and served 17 years until her retirement in 2013.
"Those who knew Felicia remember her as compassionate, devoted, and an inspiration to many. Felicia was a hero and she will be profoundly missed," a SPPD spokesperson said in a statement.
St. Paul Police Officer Reilly kept promise to little boy to give kitten good home [RAW]
St. Paul Police Officer Felicia Dee Reilly kept her promises, her son Matthew Reilly said at her funeral. He told the story of a boy Officer Reilly encountered who was carrying a boy trying to find good homes for his cat's kittens. He had one left, and was distraught he couldn't find a home for it. Officer Reilly promised she'd give a good home to the boy. The cat, named doughnut, lived with the Reilly family until he was 17, She died last Monday, not long after Officer Reilly's death.
According to the St. Paul Police Retirement Association (SPPRA) website, Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010.
Court records indicate Reilly responded to a hang-up 911 call in March 2010 when she was physically assaulted. The attack left her with serious injuries, including to her head. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years, resulting in her death.
St. Paul Officer Reilly remembered: She 'brought a lot of wisdom' [RAW]
St. Paul Deputy Chief Josh Lego, who knew Officer Felicia Reilly, remembered her fondly. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.
Thomas Swenson was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison for the attack. He was found guilty on charges of first-degree assault, fourth-degree assault against a peace officer and obstructing the legal process.
SPPD Officer Reilly remembered: First woman St. Paul officer killed in line of duty [RAW]
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter said Officer Felicia Reilly loved the city she served and noted she is the first woman St. Paul officer to be killed in the line of duty. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March
An SPPD spokesperson said they will consult with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office to determine if additional criminal charges are "appropriate in this instance."
While the SPPD wouldn’t comment on Reilly's cause of death, the SPPRA indicated Reilly was the first female St. Paul police officer to die from injuries sustained while on duty.
SPPD Officer Reilly remembered: Son speaks of mom's compassion [RAW]
Matthew Reilly, Officer Felicia Reilly's eldest son, shared memories of his mother and her compassion. She always had an extra place setting or extra food in case someone showed up. She was compassionate, she never made a promise she did not keep. Officer Reilly died from injuries sustained in the line of duty in 2010. Reilly was attacked while responding to a 911 hang-up call in March 2010. She was repeatedly kicked and assaulted by the suspect, sustaining injuries that ended her career. Her condition from those injuries worsened over the past 15 years. She died March 1.