Last Updated on May 25, 2018 12:17 pm
Law enforcement officers from around the nation are at the Walker Center on the Wilkes Community College campus to pay their respects to North Carolina Highway Patrolman Samuel Bullard.
Trooper Bullard, 24, a three-year veteran assigned to Troop E, District 5 (Surry County), and a Wilkes County native, died following a chase and crash on Interstate 77 in Yadkin County on Monday night. Funeral services are set to begin at 1pm.
A funeral procession will follow the provided route below from Wilkes Community College to Macedonia Baptist Church. Public wishing to view the funeral procession is requested to park in designated parking lots and along shoulders of the roadway. Vehicles within the road will be requested to move.
Leaving Wilkes Community College by Meadowview Dr. to River Street
River Street to US 421 South
US 421 South to Red White &Blue Road
Red White &Blue Road to NC 268
NC 268 to Money Road
Money Road to Macedonia Church Road
Below is coverage as found via social media. Content will be updated throughout the afternoon.
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Video from our @WFMY Drone #RedBird2 of funeral procession for @NCSHP Trooper Samuel Bullard….@WFMY @AztecPhotog pic.twitter.com/7FG75dk9sH
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) May 25, 2018
Part of the police procession in honor of @NCSHP Trooper Samuel Bullard @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/u53nK1kFRJ
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) May 25, 2018
People have lined up outside @EWMS_Scorpions to watch the funeral procession for @NCSHP Trooper Samuel Bullard, who died earlier this week. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/JFZt1arIZi
— Megan McDeavitt (@meganmcdeavitt) May 25, 2018
Despite the rain the community of Wilkes shows its support and respect for the late Officer Samual Bullard. #wilkesstrong #RIPSamualBullard pic.twitter.com/6YCxAf7PI3
— Wendy Harmon (@twotigermoon) May 25, 2018
Millers Creek Fire Department raising big American Flag to fly in North Wilkesboro during funeral procession for Trooper Samuel Bullard. @WFMY @ChadSilber pic.twitter.com/N27UN5KbZc
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) May 25, 2018
Millers Creek Fire Department setting up big flag to fly over a bridge in North Wilkesboro for Funeral procession of Trooper Samuel Bullard. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/p8iTxEj5eb
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) May 25, 2018
Bagpipes and horse-drawn caisson as @NCSHP stand at attention before Trooper Samuel Bullard’s funeral. Bullard was just 24-years old when he died in pursuit of a suspect Monday night. @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/CXYXARgLaY
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) May 25, 2018
Family, friends & hundreds of officers and troopers are here paying their respects for State Trooper Samuel Bullard who tragically died this week in a crash. We've got coverage all day on .@SpecNewsTriad pic.twitter.com/IpA6Sl0g3E
— Asal Rezaei (@asalrezaeitv) May 25, 2018
.@NCSHP standing in formation outside funeral service of Trooper Samuel Bullard @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/NGXqB5IHRr
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) May 25, 2018
Impressive display here outside of the Walker Center at Wilkes CC. Trooper Samuel Bullard's funeral is set to begin at 1p. His horse-drawn caisson expected to arrive around 1240. pic.twitter.com/729jkIqH03
— Kenny Beck (@kennybeckWXII) May 25, 2018
.@NC_Governor Roy Cooper expected to speak during today’s funeral for @NCSHP Trooper Samuel Bullard @ABC11_WTVD
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) May 25, 2018
Have seen over 50 Trooper and state police vehicles (one from West Virginia) pass by us on HWY 421 in the last 20-30 minutes headed to North Wilkesboro for the funeral of Trooper Samuel Bullard. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/kyqlzXZSD6
— Brian Hall (@bhallwfmy) May 25, 2018
.@NCSHP troopers lining up to enter Walker Center for visitation for Trooper Samuel Bullard @ABC11_WTVD pic.twitter.com/pEHo01sjs7
— Michael Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) May 25, 2018
More people are headed into the Walker Center to greet the family of Trooper Samuel Bullard. You can spot at least 2 deputies from the Guilford County Sheriffs Office in this video. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/4w0X4PJOZB
— kandacereddtv (@KandaceReddTV) May 25, 2018
Officers with the Dobson Police Department just arrived. Watch as dozens more walk into the Walker Center to pay their respects. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/X18nlYAv4a
— kandacereddtv (@KandaceReddTV) May 25, 2018
Hundreds of law enforcement officers, deputies, and troopers from across North Carolina are here to greet the family and pay their respects to Trooper Samuel Bullard @WFMY pic.twitter.com/Hu54G8nDuc
— kandacereddtv (@KandaceReddTV) May 25, 2018
The family of Trooper Samuel Bullard just arrived at the Walker Center for visitation and funeral service. It’s silent, with dozens of people wiping away tears @WFMY pic.twitter.com/TziBhG5Xqi
— kandacereddtv (@KandaceReddTV) May 25, 2018
.@NCSHP mourns today as we carry our brother to his final resting place. While we honor his service to NC in ceremonial tribute, we ask everyone to keep the family, friends, fellow Troopers and the entire @NCSHP in your thoughts and prayers. Rest easy Trooper Samuel N. Bullard pic.twitter.com/BQi6e7dYJf
— NC Highway Patrol (@NCSHP) May 25, 2018
