COLDWATER (WTVB-AM) – Dozens of police officers and emergency responders were on hand Monday for the funeral of Branch County Sheriff Deputy Michael Winter.
A member of the Branch County Sheriff’s Department Posse, Winter died last Tuesday at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft Wayne, Indiana after he suffered severe head injuries when he was thrown off his horse during the Quincy Memorial Day Parade.
The Hillsdale County Posse was among the many riders that were in attendance to honor their fallen comrade. Posse trailers were parked on Green Street south of Bishop Avenue as funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Coldwater.
Following the service, the funeral procession wound its way along Union City Road to M-60. It eventually went to the Fort Custer National Cemetery where Winter was buried with full military honors.
– Jim Measel contributed to this story.
