Hundreds mourn Nevada State Police Trooper Alberto Felix at memorial service in Henderson

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Friday morning, the law enforcement community gathered at Central Church in Henderson for the first of two funerals for the Nevada State Police troopers killed in a hit-and-run on Interstate 15 last week.

A funeral procession and memorial service for Trooper Alberto Felix began at 9:30 a.m. at Palm South Jones Mortuary.

KTNV Anchor Abel Garcia was at Friday's service, and he said he saw the impactful moment Trooper Felix's casket was carried into the church by Honor Guard as family and friends said an emotional goodbye.

In Henderson, several family members spoke, including his oldest daughter.

"He loves helping people, he has this thing where he loves helping people… smiles on everyone's faces, he did that I lived a very happy life because of him... I could never ask for a better father than him, the was a great father and a great friend, he would do everything for us and he would never complain."

The trooper's brothers in blue shared the impact he played within the Nevada State Police Department.

"A man that honorably served the Air Force and joined NSP... is a man that is not willing to stop serving," one said.

Governor Joe Lombardo also sent his condolences to the family.

"Just one week ago, we lost a hero in the early hours protecting the lives of our community," Lombardo said to the packed audience.

For paying the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, Director of the Nevada State Police George Togliatti awarded Trooper Felix the Medal of Valor, giving the award to his wife.

A similar procession and memorial service for Sgt. Michael Abbate, who was killed along with Felix on Thursday, Nov. 30, is scheduled for Monday morning.

To support the fallen troopers and their families, Nevada State Police say that the Injured Police Officers' Fund is the only approved donation point.