Lissie

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, The Widow of a Police Officer , killed in the service, he of the "Gentle Giant was said with a heart of gold," as you dealt with hundreds of people at his funeral.

Uniformed colleagues of PC Andrew Harper lined the route as the conductors made its way into the private service at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford.

The 28-year-old died after being dragged under a vehicle on a road in the vicinity of Sulhamstead, Berkshire, on 15. August.

His widow Lissie Harper said he "wore his uniform with pride".

read the Eulogy She Said used: "you are to say to me, we were a team and we would have hurdles through the whole life, how I wish you were here with me now. The hardest challenge of all is to lose you.

"to Keep everyone safe was her priority, not only in the job, but your family also. Everything was always in order, if they were around.

"Although Andrew was strong, he was Kind , always a Gentle Giant with a heart of gold. "

The couple had been childhood sweethearts and had been together for 13 years, only been married for four weeks.

she added: "He was My Hero , and his spirit will live on in my memories Forever . "

PC-Andrew Harper had been married to his wife Lissie paid four weeks before his death,

Previous members of The Public their respect, as the conductors led by mounted officers travelled to Oxford, before the service, was attended by 800 mourners.

The Coffin was draped in a navy flag with a police crest on the side and was in The Cathedral at 11:00 BST, the officers of six.

Leading the service, the Dean of Christ Church , the Very Rev Dr Martyn Percy : "The honour, the filled have for Andrew an example of a really outstanding young man, but also the best virtues in the work of the police.

"He represented the police work at its best. He was everything you wanted in a Police Officer . Authentic, courageous, sincere and friendly. "

Lissie Harper on the left of a symbol for the life of her husband during the service

Mrs. Harper placed her husband, the police has on his coffin, while the members of the PC Harper s family also symbols of his life in front of a large photo of him in The Cathedral .

the Songs of Shirley Bassey and Russell Watson , played during the service, in addition to performances from The Cathedral choir.

Mr PC Jordan Johnstone paid tribute to his "infectious smile and tireless sense of Humor."

"I'm privileged that you've worked with and even more so, you, My Friend ," he added.

at the scene

Bbc News correspondent Helena Wilkinson in Oxford

officers lined the road, as the conductors traveled through Oxford

PC Harper had died, married the love of his youth Lissie only 28 Days before he.

Today she came with other family and friends, to say Christ Church Cathedral, their last farewell.

people who don't know him, came out to pay their respects. Hundreds of officers from the PC Harper's force lined the route. Many looked so young as he was.

As The Hearse passed, the passed by officers on horseback, the silence fell. The officers bowed. Some people in the crowds began to cry.

could be seen Through the glass of The Hearse , PC Harper ' s coffin, draped in one of the Thames Valley Police flag.

A young officer who died while he is doing his job. A hero for so many.

PC Harper, from Wallingford in Oxfordshire, was killed on the A4 Bath Road, during the investigation of a reported break-in.

the Thames Valley Police Federation chairman Craig O'leary said, PC Harper was "a hero" who "loved being a COP".

The Force said its flags would fly at half-mast as a sign of respect to The Officer .

He added on Twitter: "Today is a hard day for all of our managers, staff and volunteers, as we pay homage to our fallen colleagues. "

Lissie Harper placed her husband, the police has to stay on his coffin,

Three teenagers in custody, charged with murder of PC Harper.

Henry Long, 18, of Mortimer in reading, and two 17-year-old boy, not named because of their age, are accused of murder and conspiracy to steal a quad bike.

Thomas King , 21, from Basingstoke, is also accused of stealing from the conspiracy, a quad-bike.

Sam Foster was also charged with murder

Lissie Harper's tribute to PC Andrew Harper's order of service

Today I want to remember, and honor, the Kind , the brave and beautiful man that we all know. We are all here just For You .

From the always sweet, tiny, red face boy to pass me notes in class, strong and faithful man to be the grown. I've always known how special you are. We have often talked about how happy we were to have found and held each other, true childhood sweethearts, to love each other more and more with each day. Not A Day went by that we say I love you.

you used to say to me, we were a team and we would through the whole of life, the hurdles, how I wish you were here with me now. The hardest challenge of all is to lose you.

We have managed to pack so many great memories of traveling in The Last 13 years through The World , buy A House and get married. You had to fill a contagious love For Life every day with laughter and appreciate the little things.

you always have a protector. Whether in the role of "Big Brother ", a great friend, loving husband, or Keeper of the peace in public, to keep everyone safe was her priority, not only in your job, your family but also. Everything was always in order, if they were around.

Although Andrew was strong, he was Kind , always a Gentle Giant with a heart of gold. He wore his uniform with pride, and swore to himself, the challenge, bad and celebrate The Good .

He loved his team and had to admire a work ethic. Looking around me today, I know that he classified so much among his peers, known for its Pro-active, friendly and Fair .

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Source of news: bbc.com