A salute to a hero

Jill Bock

Officers had their badges partially covered to honor the late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27.Jill Bock

A bagpiper plays as the casket is brought out from the funeral home forthe late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27.Jill Bock

Members of the Sikeston Department of Safety offer a salute to the late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27.Jill Bock

Fellow officers give a final salute ti the late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27. Hartlein was the assistant fire chief at Matthews.Jill Bock

Law enforcement officers and emergency responders from across Southeast Missouri joined family and friends of Todd Hartlein to pay their respects at the funeral of Todd Hartlein Saturday. Hartlein, who was the assistant chief at the Matthews Fire Department, died Aug. 24.Jill Bock

The Sikeston Department of Public Safety's fire engine joins the funeral procession for the late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27.Jill Bock

Several employees from Lowe's joined those saluting the late Todd Hartlein, who was buried Saturday, Aug. 27.Jill Bock

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, for Matthews Assistant Fire Chief Todd Hartlein. Hartlein died Aug. 24 after having worked an accident scene earlier. To honor his service, Gov. Jay Nixon ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff. Also area law enforcement and emergency personnel joined in honoring the officer.

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