The tarmac below. As soon as we were able to see the American Flag come out of the plane, you could just hear people crying. Rose sharing a moment of grief and respect for the fallen soldier. It meant the world to us. These were people who were strangers except for being fellow americans, and that at that moment felt like a really important bond. Rose as the procession left, the power of the moment resonated with the travelers on the plane. You hear about it, you see pictures, but until you really experience it and see the familys grief firsthand. Its something i wish i never had to see, but at the same time im so touched by it. Laura laurion leaves behind a wife, two children, and two grandchildren. His funeral will be held on tuesday in cedar rapids at the murdoch funeral home. Temperatures topping out at the mid70s. Only down to 63 right now. That is still above our average high of 56 degrees. If you are still headed out and about on your evening, it is looking beautiful to do that.
I know he would have stopped. You understand . But you got to think hes driving a big bus, theres a lot of weight. He probably thought it was trash you know . You understand . I dont think he should be penalized because hes not that type of person at all. Reporter now roper again just faced a judge. Hes being held on 20,000 bail. His attorney did speak will have that for you coming up at 5 00. Also the message ropers family has ropers family has for carols relatives. Kemberly richardson, channel 7 Eyewitness News live in downtown brooklyn. Thank you. We want to take you now to the breaking news in southern california. Where an active shooter has led to parts of san diego being locked down. In fact, flights are not being allowed the land in the to land in the citys airport. Shirleen allicot is in the newsroom with the breaking details. Shirleen . Reporter this standoff has been going on for at least four hours now david. Its created a major threat to the community as you can in place an
Trying to help the Young Students understand how their young friend is gone. I dont know what to tell them. I just cant imagine losing my own children. To Something Like this. I was here with my son. And he was just looking around. And asking question, like what happened. And i explained to him what happened. He is nine years old. And it is very difficult. And i know it must be very emotional for all of those kids going back to school today and not being able to see their classmate. Also killed in the zen, the childs grandfather, 65year old luis perez and 24yearold kristian leka, monday morning a abbreviate blessed the spot where all three lives came to an end. We want to be with the people at this time. We unite together. This is a moment of Great Sadness but a time in which people come together and help one another. Now, the driver of the Dodge Charger that plowed into the sidewalk, you can see the damage from the accident and at this time the driver is still hospitalized but the nyp
And we are looking at what will be 62 by noontime and 66 later this afternoon with the high clouds and west wind. Beautiful day, and the temperatures are only going to get warmer into the 70s this week. And i just made your day, heather. You did. You totally made my day. Reporter make everyone elses. I will. Mass transit in great shape no major problems with metro north, new Jersey Transit. Subway status running on or close to schedule no problems there. So far, its been a quiet morning. 202 closed with the road surface collapse, and its been out there since last week. Minor delays for the George Washington bridge, 5 minutes inbound for the lincoln. The George Washington bridge is moving well in both directions, and no major problems there, and then we do have some earlier problems over here on the deegan with the ongoing longterm construction project. Street cleaning rules are in effect. Heather, thank you. Another late night and perhaps a sleepless night for mets fans. The second gam
Forced in to the basement and held captive. A father and young son fear for their lives as mass gunmen rob their Neighborhood Hardware store. Good evening at 11 00. Im sade baderinwa. Frantically searching for those gunmen. The terrifying moments unfolding at a store at east 116th street in east harlem. Eyewitness News Reporter jim dolan is there. This wasnt just an armed robbery. These men in masks terrified a father and his young son, threatened to shoot the father. The child was worried about what was going to happen to him and then they robbed the store. Reporter its a small store, a mom and pop store that barely has enough room for merchandise and customers at the same time but it got a whole lot extra crowded yesterday afternoon when at least four men stormed the place and demanded money. The owner didnt want to be identified but he was there with his 10yearold son when the men came in sunday afternoon around 4 00. They pointed the gun right at my face. This unfold was the owners