Officer Gordon Beesley's Funeral: Procession, Livestream

ARVADA, CO — A funeral is scheduled Tuesday morning for Arvada police officer Gordon Beesley, who was killed in the line of duty by a gunman who ambushed him, police said.

The private funeral is set to be held at 10 a.m. at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. The service will only be open to law enforcement, family and invited guests; however, community members are invited to watch the service online here.

The public is also invited to show their support by lining the procession route, but "be sure to find a safe location and avoid private property unless you have permission," the Arvada Police Department said in a news release.

There will be several road closures along the procession route, and drivers are asked to avoid the areas between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The procession is scheduled to begin at I-25 and Highway 7 between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m., then continue:

• West on Highway 7
• South on N. 119th
• N. 119th turns into 120th St.
• 120th to South Boulder Rd.
• West on South Boulder Rd. to Flatirons

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Beesley, a 19-year veteran of the Arvada Police Department, leaves behind his wife and two children. The Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation has set up a fundraiser for the Beesley family — you can make a donation here, or purchase an Arvada Strong shirt here — proceeds will benefit the foundation.

Non-monetary donations may be made by completing this donation form.