Funeral Procession

3/27/11, I watched the funeral procession for Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian go down the main highway in Athens, Georgia. From beginning to end, the procession took 50 minutes. I took 29 minutes of video and cut it down and sped it up to show you just how massive this display was.
The video was meant to be fast-forwarded/skimmed thru because 8 minutes of watching cars drive by isn't very interesting. But to cut it down even more wouldn't show just how incredible this was to witness.
There were cops from towns all over Georgia as well as some cops from South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Oxford, Mississippi; and even Arlington, Virginia!! There were also some Federal Vehicles including Homeland Security. At the end, the tow trucks in town that help the police finished the procession. I thought that was neat. :)

I apologize for my case covering the camera. Its the wrong size but I can't bring myself to buy a new one.

Category:

News & Politics

Tags:

• athens
• georgia
• funeral
• procession
• clarke county
• elmer
• buddy
• christian
• police
• atlanta highway

[Jaguwarps]

It seemed every ACCPD cruiser was in that procession, it was a truly amazing sight, I've never seen anything like it.

I hope I never see it again, at least not under similar circumstances.

Rest in peace, Buddy.

[topper0818]

Great video. It's a true shame this all had to happen. Amazing how the community came together to support this fine man.

[yamahavmax200]

thanks for the post theyre were police and fire depts from all over its a brotherhood like no other

[catnip213]

thanks for posting. we were further up near academy, the horse drawn hearsce was nice...

[Peaches110763]

Thank You! for sharing that with us. You did a great job. God bless his family.

[jman900961]

i like how ur case is in the way. sorry for the circumstance. sad