Funeral services were held Thursday for the Manchester Township police officer who died after collapsing at his department's gym earlier this month.

Hundreds of mourners turned out to pay their final respects to 47-year-old Scott R. Thompson, who was posthumously promoted to Corporal following his death on April 10, 2015.  The decorated veteran had been with the Manchester Police Department since 1999, and had been in law enforcement since the age of 18.  His honors included the 2014 Meritorious Service Award, Exceptional Service Awards from South Toms River and Manchester,a Letter of Commendation from Lakehurst, two Unit Citation Awards, three Life Saving Awards and an Honorable Service Award from Manchester, among others.

He leaves behind a wife and two daughters.  Donations for their financial assistance are being accepted through a GoFundMe account.

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