CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer’s wife speaks at funeral: ‘I will carry his love with me for the rest of my life.’

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Hundreds of law enforcement officers from agencies across NC gathered in uptown Charlotte Friday to say their final farewells to CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer.

The funeral service for Eyer was a show of support and love for the profession and Eyer’s ultimate sacrifice. His law enforcement colleagues say he was one of the best.

With heavy hearts and sorrow, hundreds of loved ones and law enforcement celebrated the life of Officer Joshua Eyer.

“Officer Josh Eyer, you are noble. Officer Eyer, you represent everything great about this badge I wear over my heart and on my sleeve. You may be physically gone from us, but your spirit carries on in our hearts,” CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings said.

The 31-year-old officer was known for his work ethic and dedication which he proved down to his last moment when he responded to a call for officers down on Galway Drive on Monday.

“Josh, like so many others, heard the call on the radio and immediately ran into chaos and gunfire because that’s who Josh was. Yes, Josh wore two uniforms. The words honor, duty, and commitment were woven into the very fabric of his being,” CMPD Detective Thomas Mattox said.

Officer Eyer served 12 years in the North Carolina Army National Guard with two deployments in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Officer Eyer was recognized as Officer of the Month in April.

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“Homicide suspect, he’ll get you, stole a sandwich from QT? Eyer’s getting you too. No one was safe. No matter what anyone thought, he went out and gave his best, no matter the circumstances. Trying things out and putting himself into positions everyone else was too scared to attempt,” CMPD Officer Nicholas Ferreira said.

Eyer leaves behind his wife Ashley and their 3-year-old son, Andrew.

“Being a father was undoubtedly his most cherished role. This has been amazing and such an honor for our family, but Josh would’ve been so uncomfortable with all this attention you’re giving him,” Ashley Eyer said. “So if you really want to honor him, please help me maintain his legacy through Andrew. Help me teach him about who his daddy was.”

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