Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Adams County deputy who was shot and killed while responding to an assault call last week.
Heath Gumm, 31, will be laid to rest on Friday, Feb. 2 at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. at 355 W. South Boulder Road. the funeral starts at 11 a.m.
A public viewing schedule for Thursday will no longer be made public at the request of the family. According to the sheriff's office, the family appreciates the public's support and thanks everyone for honoring their wishes.
His funeral will be open to the public but space will be limited since priority will be given to family, friends and law enforcement, according to a tweet from the county government.
Anyone who can't make it to the funeral is encouraged by the county government to watch on a news stream. 9NEWS has confirmed we will be streaming the servce.
A release from the Adams County Sheriff's Office specifically asked that community members please try to watch the funeral on a stream instead of attending in person. There will be no public parking at the funeral.
Anyone from the public who chooses to try and attend is asked not to arrive prior to 10 a.m. - admittance will not be granted to the public until 10:15 a.m. which may be as late as 10:30, the sheriff's office said.
The procession will follow the family's motorcade to the church before the ceremony starts. The sheriff's office says there won't be a procession after the funeral and is asking law enforcement and the public to leave the church as quickly as possible afterward.
The pre-service procession begins between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. and leaves from Interstate 27 and Highway 7. It will go west on Highway 7 to N. 119th Street and then turn south and head to E. South Boulder Road.
Then the procession will turn west until it gets to Flatirons Community Church at 355 W. South Boulder Road.
Rolling closures are expected on the route which will be over by 10:30 a.m., the sheriff's office says.
The public is asked not to park along the procession's route for safety reasons. Please use sidewalks if you'd like to watch the procession.
Those who would like to send flowers are encouraged to send donations to Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.
Monetary donations can be made through the Adams County Sheriff's Foundation and the Colorado Police Officers Foundation.
Gumm is survived by a wife. He began serving with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in 2012.
Gumm's family released the following statement after the shooting:
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible support and empathy expressed during this difficult time. We have truly been amazed by the generous nature of the community. Our hearts are warmed by the display of compassion from complete strangers who stood, and continue stand alongside our family. As we passed behind the tinted windows of a brightly lit motorcade, your heartfelt wishes for our husband, son and brother has given his life a beautiful purpose.
We have no words that appropriately say thank you for the donations sent and offers to help to our extended law enforcement family as they continue to watch over our family and community.
We would also like to express our gratitude for all law enforcement officers who served by Heath’s side, and all those who now work to honor his life and service. This family support means more to us than we will ever be able to effectively describe. Please stay safe as you continue to watch over those you made a commitment to serve. You are all deeply appreciated. Finally, we respectfully ask for your continued assistance respecting our privacy as we move through this time of healing and much needed rest.
