Two veteran officers shot and killed while responding to a 911 hang-up were true heroes because they spent their lives working for others and their community, a police chief told mourners Friday. Hundreds of officers and deputies in blue and black uniforms from around the country crowded into a church for the officers' funeral. Officers Eric Joering, 39, and Anthony Morelli, 54, were fatally shot last Saturday after entering a townhome while responding to a domestic dispute. Westerville police chief Joe Morbitzer said both officers were heroes long before last weekend. Westerville police chaplain James Meacham said Morelli was always smiling and remembered how much he enjoyed life.

Source: ABC News February 16, 2018 15:33 UTC