Body Of Dustin Wakefield, Castle Rock Man Killed In Miami, Returns To Colorado

By Conor McCue, CBS Denver:

(CBS4) – The body of the Castle Rock man who was shot and killed while protecting his family from a gunman in Miami was returned to Colorado Saturday. Dustin Wakefield’s body was taken to a funeral home in Aurora.

Family members shared photos with CBS4 of the procession, which included police, firefighters, family and friends. A public funeral for the 21 year old is now scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sept. 2 at BRAVE Church in Englewood.

“I see his legacy living on with his family… ensuring that their son, as he grows, knows that his dad gave his life for him,” said Mark Wakefield, Dustin’s uncle.

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