The proceedings can be streamed live above. Mourners are gathering on Wednesday to remember two fallen public officials. pedestrian Jesse Eckes was killed in an automobile accident about a week ago. Muhlbauer is the first KCPD officer to die in the line of duty in over 20 years. KCPD has outlined the expected proceedings for the 20-year veteran of the police department and his K-9 partner. Muhlbauer is survived by his wife and a 10-year-old son.Kansas City, Missouri Police Chief Stacey Graves was one of the first to speak at the officer’s memorial service. Graves was followed by the sister of 20-year police veteran Laurie Muhlbauer. Muhlbauer’s stepdaughter and son spoke next. Two close friends shared memories of Muhlbauer after his immediate family. Muhlbauer’s colleagues have discussed working with him throughout his career. Including fellow officers from what was his last assignment with the K-9 unit. A family friend read a speech by the officer’s wife. His parents finished their praises, talking about their son. See the final tribute to fallen officers. Funeral plan for Agent Muhlbauer and K-9 partner Champ: Arrangements have been made for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri. There will be a public viewing from 9:30am to 11am A funeral, closed to the public, will be held at 11.30am. Following the memorial service, all honors will be presented outside on 13th Street at approximately 12:45 in front of the auditorium. There will be a uniformed honor guard on 13th St. KCPD Honor Guard Ceremony Details: Honor Guard Ceremony will conclude shortly after 1:00 p.m. An emergency vehicle procession route will follow approximately 30 minutes later the honors. Honor guard gathers on 13th Street Doors open for casket and family Honor guard called to attention and weapons presented presentation. KCPD Chief Graves will present the flags to Muhlbauer’s family. Guard of honor called to arms. The bagpipes play Amazing Grace and perform a flyover fade away after the song Last CallHonor Guard Dismissed. There will be no funeral services. The Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police has created a fund to support Officer Muhlbauer’s family. An 18-year-old Tonganoxie man was charged in connection with the crash that killed Muhlbauer, Champ and Eckes. Champ was Muhlbauer’s partner both on and off hours. More coverage from KMBC
The proceedings can be streamed live above.
Mourners are gathering on Wednesday to remember two fallen civil servants.
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and the public are coming together to honor the memory of Officer James Muhlbauer and his partner K-9 Champ.
Partners and pedestrian Jesse Eckes were killed in an automobile accident about a week ago. Muhlbauer is the first KCPD officer to die in the line of duty in over 20 years.
KCPD outlined the expected process for the 20-year veteran of the police department and his K-9 partner.
Muhlbauer is survived by his wife and 10-year-old son.
Kansas City, Missouri Police Chief Stacey Graves was one of the first to speak at the officer’s memorial service.
Graves was followed by the sister of 20-year police veteran Laurie Muhlbauer.
Muhlbauer’s stepdaughter and son spoke next.
Two close friends shared memories of Muhlbauer following his immediate family.
Muhlbauer’s colleagues have discussed working with him throughout his career.
Including fellow officers from what was his last post with the K-9 unit.
A family friend read a speech by the officer’s wife.
His parents finished their praises, talking about their son.
See the final tribute to fallen officers.
Funeral plan for agent Muhlbauer and partner K-9 Champ:
Arrangements have been made for Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Missouri.
- There will be a public visit from 9:30 to 11:00
- A funeral, closed to the public, will be held at 11.30am
- Following the memorial service, all honors will be presented outside on 13th Street at approximately 12:45 in front of the auditorium. There will be a uniformed honor guard on 13th St.
KCPD Honor Guard Ceremony Details:
The honor guard ceremony will conclude shortly after 1pm. Approximately 30 minutes after the honours, a procession route of emergency vehicles will follow.
- The honor guard meets on 13th Street
- Doors open for coffin and family
- Guard of honor called to attention and presentation of arms
- The pallbearers haul out the coffin as the bagpipes play Going Home, and members of the honor guard follow with Champ’s ashes and folded flag
- The shooting detail makes a three-shot burst
- The taps are run
- Folding and presentation of the flag. KCPD Chief Graves will present the flags to Muhlbauer’s family.
- Guard of honor called to arms.
- The bagpipes play Amazing Grace and fade out
- Overpass following the song
- Last call
- Honor Guard dismissed.
There will be no funeral services.
The Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police has created a fund to support Officer Muhlbauer’s family.
An 18-year-old Tonganoxie man was charged in connection with the crash that killed Muhlbauer, Champ and Eckes.
Champ was partnered with Muhlbauer both on and off the time trial.
