Fallen Lakewood Police Agent Nicholas Graham will be honored on Thursday with a procession ahead of the memorial service. Graham was shot and killed in a shootout with a suspect on an RTD bus the evening of Nov. 5. Graham was one of four agents who were injured in the shooting. A bystander was also injured.
The suspect was shot and killed by Lakewood police agents.
The funeral for Agent Nicholas Graham began shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday and was open to the public. The funeral procession motorcade departed Horan & McConaty Funeral Service Home, located at 3101 S.Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood, at approximately 8:30 a.m. and the procession arrived at BRAVE Church, located at 3800 E. Hampden Ave. in Englewood, ahead of the memorial service.
During the service, Graham’s Blue Line Family spoke about his sense of humor and his ability to make people smile. Nick was a big Denver Broncos fan and was a devoted father who loved being a dad to his 1-year-old son.
They said he didn’t wear the badge to have a job, but wore it because he believed in what it stood for. He was dedicated to protecting others, holding criminals accountable and making his community safer.
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“But we hope we never allow the way Nick died to overshadow the way he lived; his wife wants people to remember his jokes. She wants them to remember his smile, his quick wit, his willingness to talk to absolutely anyone, and the way he could make a room feel a little brighter just by being in it. She wants to hear stories about him. She wants people to say his name, to share their memories, and to tell her about the times he made them laugh. She wants to hear about them every single day. She hopes his sacrifice will never be forgotten,” said Nick’s colleague at the Lakewood Police Department.
One person who attended the procession expressed appreciation for Graham’s service.
“It’s very important. I’ve never been to one of these before and living in Lakewood, it really hurt my heart. Crying over such a senseless loss,” said veteran William Phillips. “I am overwhelmed by the amount of appreciation that the community has for our police officers. They are so undervalued, I think. Ridiculed. Condemned for a lot of things that are just not justified.”
During the procession, Highway 285, which is Hampden Avenue, will be closed between Santa Fe Drive and Colorado Boulevard around 7:30 a.m. Drivers will not be able to cross Hampden Avenue between Santa Fe Drive and Colorado Boulevard, except at Broadway. These roads are not expected to be reopened until the funeral service ends.
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Police say if you want to show your respects and attend the procession, it is best to park and line up along Hampden Avenue. Drivers can park either at River Point Shopping Center or the Englewood City Center. If you do park in either of these lots, prepare to leave your vehicle there until the funeral ends, so plan accordingly.
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Those who wish to honor Graham but cannot attend the memorial service in person may watch the events live on BRAVE Church’s YouTube channel.
The Lakewood Police Department has established a way for community members to support all the agents involved.
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