11/08/2007 Final salute to fallen officer

He said he was heartened that the suspected killer was captured, "and I expect him to be brought to justice," Nutter said. "But this is the reality that takes place on the streets of Philadelphia. "

Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers said the death of Cassidy would serve as a "rallying call" to deal with violence in the city.

"We understand the meaning of working together, mourning together," Ayers said. "That's the message I took from today. We can do this. Coming together, we have an opportunity now. "

As the Cassidy family walked down the steps of the basilica, more than a thousand officers who were waiting outside stood at attention and saluted.

Bagpipes played.

And a flag-draped coffin was placed in a hearse.

Contact staff writer Jennifer Lin at 215-854-5659 or jlin@phillynews.com.

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