Louisville Metro Police Officers are remembering one of their own who died last week. Monday afternoon, several police officers attended the funeral for Officer Brad Kincaid. Their flashing lights on their patrol cars were seen for blocks outside Owen Funeral Home.
The 37-year-old died on Wednesday and leaves behind four young children between the ages of four and 11. His family gathered around a police car in his honor and were given yellow roses.
Kincaid had been on the force for about five years, but was not close to retiring. So, the Fraternal Order of Police say his family is not eligible for a lot of benefits. The FOP helped set up an account in Kincaid's name at the Louisville Metro Police Officers Credit Union where people can donate money. The FOP says the family will lose their health insurance at the end of the month.
Dave Mutchler, the FOP President, says, "Anybody who feels compelled to donate to that fund for the family in their time of need, we greatly appreciate it. And, if anyone would love to do that, but finds them self in a situation where that's not feasible, we'd just love their thoughts and prayers for the Kincaid family."
The FOP says the funeral was also a celebration of Kincaid's life. He was a Marine Corps Veteran who loved to work out. He was also an avid runner.