MCALESTER, Okla. — About five thousand people attended most of them law enforcement. Officer Barlow was described as having servant's heart.
He was a father and husband. He did eight years in the army, three years as a prison guard, and more before he came to be a McAlester police officer.
Officer Colby Barnett, his co-worker, described him perfectly.
“Those who know Joseph even a little lost a shining light in their lives. The unconditional love he showed to those around him will never be forgotten. Joseph had a servant's heart…he always wanted to do the right thing for everybody and left out no one.”
The honor flag that was on Barlow's casket was used during the ground zero cleanup efforts on 9/1 and even went to the International Space Station.
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The McAlester community has wrapped their arms around the Barlow family after officer Joseph Barlow lost his life during a funeral procession for another officer.
Thousands gathered for benefit dinners and to donate to his family.
The community is prepared to show more love as officer Barlow will be laid to rest Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at the Southeast Expo Center off Highway 270 in McAlester at 2 p.m.
Officer Barlow is remembered as being a friend to everyone and an incredibly hard worker.
Also, on Wednesday, the bond for the man accused of wrecking into Barlow, Martin Rodriguez, was raised from $75,000 to $250,000.
"The current bond on Rivas is not sufficient," court documents read. "Due to the seriousness of the crime, the likelihood of conviction, and the lack of ties to the community, the State believes this defendant is an extreme flight risk."
The state asked for a $500,000 and the court decided on $250,000.
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