Thousands gather for executed NYPD cop’s funeral

Thousands of mourners spilled out of a Brooklyn funeral home on Sunday, paying their last respects to slain NYPD Det. Wenjian Liu.

Cops from across the country joined the solemn ceremony honoring Liu, who was gunned down with partner Rafael Ramos on Dec. 20.

Liu's loved ones, many who traveled here from China, arrived at Aievoli Funeral Home in Bensonhurst, in a procession of 10 black vans.

Liu and Ramos were sitting in their patrol car in Bedford Stuyvesant when deranged killer Ismaaiyl Brinsley came up from behind to execute the cops.

NYPD rank-and-file have been critical of Mayor de Blasio, who they blame for adding to the anti-cop sentiment in the city. Cops have been furious with de Blasio ever since the mayor said he worries about how his son Dante, who is half-black, might be treated by police.

Officers turned their backs to de Blasio when he visited the hospital where Ramos and Liu were treated. They also turned turned their backs to de Blasio outside the church where Ramos' funeral was held on Dec. 27.

Police stand guard outside the funeral home.Photo: AP

NYPD commissioner Bill Bratton has asked officers not to repeat that silent protest on Sunday.

Wenjian LiuPhoto: Getty Images

"I've been critical of the mayor, (but) today is not the day for that (protest). I understand why the police did what they did," US Rep. Peter King (R-Long Island) said as he arrived for Liu's funeral on Sunday.

"I think the police have made their point. I would not be critical of them for doing it (again on Sunday). That should be behind us now. I wouldn't do it myself. I'm not going to criticize them for doing it. I hope they don't do it."

Liu is believed to be the first Chinese- American New York cop killed in the line of duty, so Sunday's services are expected to blend time-honored NYPD trappings with Buddhist and Chinese funeral traditions.

After the ceremony at Aievoli Funeral Home, Liu will be buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery.

The 32-year-old had been on the job for seven years. Liu emigrated from China 20 years ago and dreamed of being a police officer.

Liu had only been married for two months when he was killed.

Additional reporting by CJ Sullivan, Frank Rosario and David K. Li

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