Funeral held for Officer Nick Rodman

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Thousands came to bid a final farewell to a fallen Louisville police officer on Tuesday.

Nick Rodman, who was a Georgetown College graduate, was killed in the line of duty last week.

Rodman served on the Louisville police force for three years.

About five thousand people showed up to pay their respects to the married father of two young children.

Rodman was remembered as being a compassionate brother-in-arms to his fellow officers.

“He showed us that quality last June when one of the members of his squad, Officer Kyle Carol, was shot,” says Louisville Metro Police Chief, Steve Conrad.  “Nick was one of the officers who helped clear the route.  Nick was one of the officers who helped carry Kyle into the hospital.  Tragically, but perhaps fittingly, it was also Carol who drove Nick to the hospital after Tuesday evening’s collision.”

Officer Rodman was killed after his cruiser collided with a car he was chasing last week.

The suspect behind the wheel, James Woods, is facing murder charges.

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4-4-17 9:18 a.m.

Funeral to be held Monday for fallen Louisville officer

Many will be paying their respects today to Louisville police officer Nick Rodman.

Officer Rodman was killed last week following a high speed chase in Louisville.

Police say a suspect ran a red light and hit Rodman’s crusier.  Rodman died the next day from his injuries.

He was a three-year veteran of the force and a graduate of Georgetown College.

On Sunday night, police arrested  37-year-old James Woods, who was hospitalized after the crash.  He’s charged with murder of a police officer.

Rodman’s funeral will be this morning in Louisville.

Governor Matt Bevin has asked for flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, in honor of Officer Rodman.

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4/1/17 10:28 p.m.

Farewell to Louisville Officer Nick Rodman

by ELISE DOLINAR

People in Louisville lined a special processional route Saturday as the body of fallen Officer Nick Rodman traveled to a funeral home.

The procession began where Rodman grew up, continued past his former high school, and then went to the first division where Rodman served.

Since Rodman was a Louisville fan, the route also went past the KFC Yum! Center, then ending at the funeral home on Bardstown Road.

There were a lot of supporters dotting the route to say goodbye and thank you.