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(WWLP) - Heartfelt comments in remembrance of Officer Ambrose from viewers across the world.

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William & Jeanine Ferguson
“On this very sad day in the City of Springfield, my wife and I thank channel 22 for televising the entire funeral procession, mass and buriel of Officer Ambrose. It was a touching ceremony and well covered by your channel. These kind of events are happening way too often in this country of late. Respect for authority needs to make a come back and soon.”

Linda Hughes
“I was so upset when I could not take any time off from work to stand on the street to see the funeral. Watching online made all the difference. Thanks for the coverage.”

Allie St. Clair
“RIP Officer Ambrose, thank you for protecting those you love, and those you don't even know. Thank you for your service. Gone but never forgotten. A true Springfield Hero.”

Vin Mineo
“My brother passed away at home on March 5th of this year. Officer Ambrose was the 1st responder. He knew my brother. He was the nicest most gentile man. He was very comforting at a difficult time. He'll be sadly missed.”

Karen Soderstrom
“I would like to thank all who were involved in the very poignant, professional coverage of the funeral and burial. You always do all your work with a very high degree of professionalism, and this was no different. I'm very glad that there was coverage for those of us unable to go to be able to see and to be a small part of a very tragic.”


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“I am a police officer in Western Mass currently deployed to the Persian Gulf with the military. Thank you for your coverage of this service.” – Allen

“My father served with Kevin Ambrose back in the 70's and 80's. It is a sad day for all of us. May God Bless the Ambrose family and all the men and women of the Springfield Police Department. Thank you for all you do each day to protect us.” – Meghan

“Watching from Atlanta GA Just moved from Springfield Less than A month Ago It is so heart breaking to see Officer Ambrose funeral he was a great man glad i got to meet him he always will be remembered R.I.P” -  Lisa W.

“I was fortunate to be able to meet Officer Ambrose as he patrolled my neighborhood. He was a great guy, very approachable, very caring, with good people skills and good common sense. I am so sorry he was killed. At the same time, I thank police officers everywhere for the job they do every day. RIP Kevin Ambrose, and may your family be comforted.” - Cricket Stevenson

“Watching from Nashville, TN. Went to college in Springfield and I too am a police officer. Thank you for taking the time to honor this hero, Officer Ambrose.” - Kristen

“Watching from Pensacola Florida, I have a nephew on the police force there. I was told he was at the scene when this tragidy took place and is torn but dealing with all this.” – Ken Dumas

"God bless, my old friend...sadly watching from Belgium, wish I were there." - Kevin Meder, Springfield native living in Brussels

"I was born and raised in Springfield for 30 years, I now reside in North Carolina...heavy heavy hearts even 750 miles away!" - Jen

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Jose M Cuevas: give my respect to that officer Ambrose for a great job he did for those 36 yrs of service R.I.P. officer Ambrose

Beth Knodler: Such a tasteful broadcast of the services- brought tears to my eyes... Well done wwlp!

Manon Morin: Watching it on tv. Can't help but cry. May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family, friends and fellow officers. Such a sad day!!

Kylene Hobson: when i see a good hearted do anything for you play with your kids and protect you everyday kind of a cop my heart breaks for all. R.I.P. Officer Ambrose you have done so good and will be remembered as the great officer and person you were. As we say goodbye to one of Springfield's finest I hope more will want to be like him, and he will always be remembered and missed by all :)

Adam Mission: wow...watching the video is chilling, and impressive at the same time.

Blue Eye: Streamed live on the computer at work, watching all our men and woman, brothers and sisters in blue, Celebrate his life. It was a wonderful ceremony and very sad

Samantha Melendez: R.I.P forever our hero may God give your family the strength to get through this time of sorrow you will be greatly missed.

Kelly LaRoe: Brought me to tears in .2 second watching this beautiful celebration of Kevin Ambrose's life. He was a good cop and nice guy I remember seeing him since I was young all around 16 acres where 1 grew up. I pray the young lady he died protecting survives cause I am sure he is still protecting her from heaven.

Mandy Holmes: May you Rest In Paradise Hero!!! So sad!! Thoughts and prayers to family and friends, and Springfield PD!!!

John Hayes: My deepest sympathies go out to his family. It is a shame when an honest man has to lose his life by going to work. May god walk beside your soul and keep watch over your family. Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten.

Tim Matthew: You will