Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Final Moments
Westerville Police Chief Joe Morbitzer studies the memorial for officers Tony Morelli and Eric Joering in front of city hall a few minutes before crews arrived to remove, sort, and catalog items left at the car. My Final Photo for Feb. 22, 2018.
Boy studies police lobby memorial
A young boy stands in front of the lobby memorial for Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Tony Morelli where two flags from the Capitol Police that flew over the US Capitol Building were added. My Final Photo for Feb. 21, 2018.
Westerville’s newest officer
Khyrell Baggoo thanks his family for their support after he was sworn in as Westerville’s newest police officer during city council meeting. Behind him is Police Chief Joe Morbitzer. At rear is Asst. Chief Anthony Wilson. My Final Photo for Feb. 20, 2018.
Creating memories
Three children pose with heart-shaped hands for a photo in front of the memorial for Westerville Police Officers Tony Morelli and Eric Joering at city hall. My Final Photo for Feb. 19, 2018.
Sunday evening vigil
Mourners gather for an interfaith prayer vigil at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for Westerville Police Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering who were killed last week. My Final photo for Feb. 18, 2018.
“Thank you”
A simple "Thank you" is written on the backside of a badge-shaped placard at the memorial in front of city hall for two Westerville police officers who were killed answering a call last week. My Final Photo for...
Moments of grief
A police officer pauses with his head lowered as he passes the casket of Westerville Police Officer Eric Joerning who was killed on duty last week. My Final Photo for Feb. 16, 2018.
Vigil for police and families
A boy listens at a candle-lit prayer vigil in the condominium complex where two Westerville police officers were killed responding to a dropped 911 call. My Final Photo for Feb. 15, 2018.
Banners across State and Main
Banners honoring Westerville Police Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering hang on either side of the Christmas Star lit with blue lights at State and Main Streets in Westerville. My Final Photo for Feb. 14, 2018.
Trying to handle the emotions
Westerville Chief of Police Joe Morbitzer pauses to control his emotions during a news conference beside the patrol car of officer Anthony Morelli who was killed Saturday along with officer Eric Joering. My Final Photo for Feb. 13, 2018.
Roadside memorial
A woman stands away from the crowd of mourners gathered at Schrock and Otterbein as a police motorcade carrying the bodies of Westerville Police Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering traveled to funeral homes in the city. My Final Photo for Feb. 12, 2018.
Officer memorial at city hall
Mourners pause at the entrance to city hall where photos of Westerville Police Officers Eric Joering and Anthony Morelli are displayed. The two officers were killed Saturday. My Final Photo for Feb. 11, 2018.
Police officers killed
Westerville Police Chief Joe Morbitzer walks away from an apartment where two Westerville officers were killed investigating a dropped 911 call. My Final Photo for Feb. 10, 2018.
Dangerous footsteps
Footprints across the slushy ice covering Hoover Reservoir mark the path of danger for one walker. My Final Photo for Feb. 9, 2018.
Snow removal at the highest level
A construction worker uses a piece of lumber to brush away snow from his workspace on the roof of the Renaissance Hotel as it prepares for opening after almost two years of construction. My Final Photo for Feb. 8, 2018.