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Slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller funeral live updates: Fallen cop’s widow demands change in moving eulogy

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Updated March 30, 2024, 8:07 p.m. ET

Slain NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s widow demanded change from lawmakers on Saturday in a gut-wrenching eulogy honoring her husband. 

Stephanie Diller called her 31-year-old husband’s death “devastating” and “senseless,” as the couple’s young son was held steps behind her on the altar of St. Rose of Lima Church. 

Her moving tribute peppered with anecdotes from their early days of dating and childhood memories came moments after Diller was posthumously promoted to detective, with his new badge number paying tribute to his son’s birthday. 

“My husband died a hero, but he also lived as one,” Stephanie Diller said.

Following the service, the 1-year-old, named Ryan, was pictured reaching out from behind his father’s casket as his mom planted kisses on his head. 

Diller was fatally shot during a routine traffic stop in Queens on Monday.

Thousands of NYPD’s Finest and officers from as far away as Toronto descended on Massapequa to honor the fallen cop.

How Post readers can help

You can help Officer Jonathan Diller’s 1-year-old son via the Silver Shield Foundation, which will help fund his future education. Diller, 31, was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Queens, leaving behind his wife, Stephanie, and baby Ryan.

The Silver Shield Foundation was launched in 1982 by late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner for the families of NYPD officers and FDNY firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.

You can make a contribution at silvershieldfoundation.org/donate or send it to: Silver Shield Foundation, 870 UN Plaza, 1st Floor, New York, NY 10017.

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