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Thousands of people gathered in Plymouth this morning for the funeral of Wayzata police officer Bill Mathews. He died last Friday when he was answering a call to clear some debris from Highway 12 and was 

Goodbye to 'one of the good ones'

The 9-year veteran of the Wayzata force will be laid to rest in the Summit Park Cemetery after a day of solemn ceremony and reflection on the service he and other officers provide their communities.

MPR reporter Tim Nelson reported from the funeral.

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Reporter Tim Nelson described the services. Mathews was struck by a vehicle while clearing debris from Highway 12 last week.

Law enforcement, citizens gather to honor officer Bill Mathews

Police officers enter Wayzata Free Church before the funeral.

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