Police Walk-By Honors Sgt. Michael Chesna (Watch)

WEYMOUTH, MA – Thousands of officers converged on Hanover Thursday for a police walk-by honoring fallen Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna. Chesna's procession was escorted through the South Shore to Hanover, where his wake took place at the St. Mary of the Sacred Heart Church. A funeral mass will take place Friday at the church.

Thursday's procession traveled on Derby Street through Hingham, Rt. 53 through Norwell and Rt. 139 in Hanover, ending at the church, police said. Residents were encouraged to line the streets, and a stream of officers from several Massachusetts police departments filed through the church and down Hanover Street.

The officers left on MBTA buses bearing "Rest In Peace Sgt. Chesna S209" on their displays.

Thursday's ceremony will be followed by a funeral mass Friday at 11 a.m. A private burial will follow at the Blue Hill Cemetery in Braintree.

People who wish to pay their respects to Chesna outside of the funeral may stand on Granite Street between the South Shore Plaza and Five Corners. Parking will be allowed at the plaza.

• 1,000+ Attend Vigil For Fallen Weymouth Police Officer Chesna
• Obituary: Michael Chesna
• Fund Established For Fallen Officer's Family
• Weymouth Police Have Motorcycle Ride For Fallen Officer

The 42-year-old husband and father of two was shot to death with his own gun Sunday morning while responding to a report of an erratic driver in Weymouth.

Authorities say Chesna was shot with his own gun by 20-year-old Emanuel Lopes. He is being held without bail until a dangerousness hearing in August.

Photos, Video by Alex Newman, Patch