Thousands attend funeral for Bristol Police Sgt. Alex Hamzy and Lt. Dustin DeMonte, officers shot and killed in ambush

The loss of Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy is impossible to measure, and the pain is difficult to bear. 

“We will cry together for Dustin and Alex because we will miss them terribly,” said Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould. 

DeMonte and Hamzy were known for their efforts to lift up the youth of the Bristol community. 

“I can see the love they had for their job, to go out and reach the community, to bring joy, hope, peace and comfort in their life. These men deserve a recognition as big as this,” said Meriden Police Chaplain Clarence Hayes. 

Cops came from every corner of Connecticut – and from Maryland to Maine on the East Coast – to attend Friday’s service.

Posthumous promotions honored DeMonte’s and Hamzy’s exceptional service and sacrifice. 

Among those paying tribute to Hamzy, his father Ahmad, who is an immigrant from Lebanon. He paid tribute to Officer Alec Iurato, the cop who took down the suspect with a single shot. 

“We will be forever grateful for what he did in confronting pure evil,” said Ahmad Hamzy. 

His son loved BMW cars, working out and, most of all, his wife Katie, whose sister read a message on her behalf. 

“He is my hero, my protection, the love of my life and of course, my heart. I love you Alex,” said Katie Hamzy’s sister. 

The final speaker was DeMonte’s widow Laura DeMonte, who is pregnant with their third child. 

“Our family was as close to perfect as could be, because we had you. You made everything better. Thank you for these beautiful children, wonderful memories that we will cherish forever,” she said. 

The service ended with a traditional final radio call, unanswered by the slain officers. 

The caskets were carried to their final resting places, but memories of DeMonte and Hamzy are engraved on countless heavy hearts.