Late Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon memorialized with moving funeral service
Sheriff died Dec. 17 after battle with COVID-19
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The celebration of Napoleon’s life took place in front of a private group of family members and friends who waited to say their final goodbyes. Community leaders paid their respects virtually.
“Benny was someone who was not just a colleague but a friend,” said Detroit police chief James Craig. “And a mentor to many. A man of integrity, a public servant courageously, and someone who was regarded as one of Detroit’s favorite sons.”
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“Benny touched the lives of people in this city in a rare and special way,” said mayor Mike Duggan. “In 2000, when I was running for prosecutor Benny would tutor me. And he kept telling me if the police chief and the prosecutor ever work together, we could get the violence down and give the people that are trying to save city what they deserve.”
Public viewing for Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon to be held Monday
Family will have private service independent of public service
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DETROIT – Beloved Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon will be laid to rest this week.
A public viewing will be held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home on East Grand Boulevard in Detroit from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Services will be held Tuesday at the Greater Grace Temple on Seven Mile Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The family will have its own private service.
A live stream of the event will be available on the Swanson Funeral Home site.
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