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Omar Edwards remembered at funeral as devoted cop

The mayor praised his dedication and professionalism.

The police commissioner awarded him a posthumous promotion to detective.

And thousands of others - colleagues, loved ones and friends - gathered with them Thursday at a Brooklyn church for the funeral of rookie New York Police Department Officer Omar J. Edwards.

- Click here to see photos from Omar Edwards' funeral

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