The procession that followed Trooper Miller's funeral service took the fallen trooper through several communities from Pittston north to Tunkhannock and on to Laceyville.

Barbara Sickler and her mother, Eleanor, watched the funeral for Trooper Joshua Miller from their living room in West Pittston.

They said they're watching not only to honor the fallen trooper who was shot and killed on Sunday but also to honor their friend, Trooper Robert Lombardo, who was wounded.

"I know the whole family. I know all the boys and all the girls," Sickler said.

Both women agreed the ceremony was a moving tribute to the man who was killed in the line of duty.

As the funeral continued, the community of West Pittston prepared for the procession, especially along the parade route.

"A lot more people are coming in from the neighborhood to buy flags and stuff like that," said Kay Holtz at Old Mill Pine Hardware.

Other businesses along the procession route closed early.

"We're shutting down out of respect and so there's no traffic coming through," said Kim Burnham of Miss Kim's Coffee to Go.

As the American flag was raised by the West Pittston Fire Department, firefighters took a moment to reflect on the life lost.

"It is an extreme honor to for us to be here to honor someone who gave their life in the protection of other people," said West Pittston Assistant Fire Chief Gerard Slater.

As Trooper Miller's body was escorted over the Fort Jenkins Bridge into West Pittston, Exeter Avenue was lined with on-lookers to greet them.

"I've heard a lot of stories about the guy and how great he is, so that's why we decided to come out and do this today," said Stacey Crock of West Pittston.

A group of high schoolers from Wyoming Area High School not only came holding flags and signs, they also helped prepare the route by lining it with American flags.

"We came out to support them together and we all put the flags down together. You feel good about helping, you know, and remembering," said Wyoming Area student Michelle Gitkos.

While members of the local police and fire departments said it's necessary for them to block off roads for the procession, they also said it's an honor to participate in the tribute for Trooper Miller.

"We had a situation like that ourselves back in 1993 with two firefighters, one from West Pittston and one from Pittston. So it does hit home a little bit," Slater added.

For former security guard Ralph Costanzo of West Pittston, the ceremony was personal even though he didn't know Trooper Miller. "The sacrifices that these individuals are called upon to do and at such a young age," he said.

Joe Nardone of West Pittston brought his children to the procession to teach them how important and brave public servants are, especially his four-year-old son, Braden. "I think he's going to be in the military some day and I don't want him to think that it's all what you see on TV, you know. It's really that you're putting your life at stake," Nardone said.

Hundreds of police departments from around the country participated in the procession, which brought Trooper Miller to his final resting place in Laceyville.