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Thousands farewell police officer Neal Thompson at his funeral

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A police funeral has been held for the second officer shot dead in Victoria's high country. Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson was killed only days before he was due to retire from the force. Thousands gathering to pay tribute to the 59-year-old's life of service.
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