Thousands attend Wallin memorial service in Pequot Lakes, laid to rest in Nisswa private ceremony

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – Flags flew at half-staff in Minnesota and North Dakota on Saturday in honor and remembrance of fallen Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin.  The funeral for 23-year-old Wallin was Saturday morning in Pequot Lakes and was attended by more than 3,000 people.

Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski: “Jake Wallin and his family will never be forgotten. As part of our commitment to them we are completing the process to honor his service and sacrifice in a manner in which his family wishes.”

The processional with Wallin’s remains, which were cremated while wearing his police uniform, left Fargo around 5:30 am on Saturday. 

People lined up along Highway 10 from Dilworth to Motley with flags and signs to pay their respects and show support for the Fargo Police Department, which followed Wallin with two charter buses full of officers and staff. 

Cass County Sheriff and West Fargo Police expanded their services so the entire FPD department could attend the funeral. 

Wallin was laid to rest in a private ceremony with full military honors in Nisswa. 

Zibolski said the department is still in mourning and working through this catastrophic loss.  He invites everyone to a public celebration of life for Officer Wallin on Wednesday afternoon at Scheel’s Arena in Fargo.