Community, multiple agencies honor fallen JSO officer in motorcycle escort

Jacksonville, FL — The body of fallen officer Lance Whitaker was moved from the medical examiner's office to a funeral home Thursday morning by motorcycle escort.

Sheriff Mike Williams believes the rainy weather may have played a factor in the crash.

The escort began at Jefferson Street and ended at the back of the Hardage-Giddens funeral home, located in the 500 block of Park Street.

The community and multiple agencies members paid their respects by lining the route on the sidewalks.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department had engines posted along the route.

If you weren’t able to make it out to Thursday’s procession, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has now released details of Officer Whitaker’s funeral services:

--Viewing is Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Evangel Temple, 5755 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205

--Funeral services are Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at Evangel Temple, 5755 Ramona Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32205.

--A graveside service will follow the church service at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

--A police vehicle procession will take place between the church service and graveside service.