SPRINGFIELD — A flyover, 21-gun salute and rendition of “Taps” marked services at Myer’s Cemetery for fallen Clark County Deputy Sheriff Suzanne Waughtel Hopper.
The shots pierced the silence over the heads of deputies and officers, stoic faces worn by this week’s despair.
The shell casings from the salute will be packaged and given to Hopper’s family, said Rich Weiner, Columbus Honor Guard. Nearly two hours after the service ended at 12:45 p.m. Friday, vehicles in the two-mile long funeral procession were still leaving the church parking lot, located at 3638 Middle Urbana Road. They are making their way to Myers Cemetery near North Hampton, where Hopper will be laid to rest.
Several people addressed the throng during the 45-minute service. 
Hopper performed her duties at the Sheriff’s Office in an exemplary manner, Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly remarked. “On her last day of service, she volunteered for overtime, as usual,” said Kelly.
Hopper was a kind and cheerful person who didn’t like to be the center of attention, her friend Miste Adams said. “If you ever spoke to her, I’m sure she called you 'sweetie,’” said Adams, addressing mourners during the service shortly after it started.
Services, which were schedule for 11 a.m., was delayed by nearly an hour as the two-mile long procession with nearly 2,000 vehicles made its way to the church.
Law enforcement officers from across the state and as far away as Los Angeles were expected to attend.
