In an act of defiance many of the approximately 30,000 police officers in attendance at fallen Officer Rafael Ramos’ funeral turned their backs on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The anger started being shown as de Blasio entered the church and someone held up a sign that read “Dump De Balsio — God bless the NYPD.”
When the mayor began to speak a group of officers started to make a 180 degree turn. They were soon followed by more officers.
By the end of de Blasio’s speech thousands of the officers had their backs turned to the beleaguered mayor, according to WPIX.
Many took to Twitter to show their support for the officers gesture.
Thousands of cops turn their backs away from @deBlasioNYC as he eulogizes #NYPD Ofcr. Rafael Ramos. pic.twitter.com/bXNU6z23rD
— James Ford (@jamesfordtv) December 27, 2014
This sign saying “Dump @deBlasioNYC” was along the passageway the mayor walked to get into the #NYPD funeral. pic.twitter.com/0SmsCS76WL
— James Ford (@jamesfordtv) December 27, 2014
Thousands more cops turn their backs on @deBlasioNYC as he eulogizes #NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos. pic.twitter.com/P8vA8bDNUP
— James Ford (@jamesfordtv) December 27, 2014
After initially facing forward nearly all NYPD & other officers have now turned their backs as Mayor de Blasio speaks pic.twitter.com/Fz2wHKZNXn
— Joe Jackson (@joejackson) December 27, 2014
This is fabulous. The officers turned their backs to De Blasio. — pizza (@lisa_meatballs) December 27, 2014
Many NYPD officers turned their backs as Mayor De Blasio began speaking.
— Jenn Holton (@hennjolton) December 27, 2014
The reason why @deBlasioNYC message won’t resonate because he turned his back on #NYPD #NYPDLivesMatter #tcot#tiot pic.twitter.com/qnz7DqHo2S
— Wayne Dupree ★彡 (@WayneDupreeShow) December 27, 2014
@kdamageinc Wow, it looks like thousands of officers outside have turned their backs on DeBlasio! — maxhansen @afed3352 (@afed3352) December 27, 2014
Every one of the 30,000 plus officers on the streets has now turned their backs 180 degrees as DeBlasio speaks. #nypdlivesmatter
— kevin cox (@brooklyncowboy1) December 27, 2014
Watching NYPD Officer Ramos’ funeral and the police officers outside have their backs turned towards Mayor De Blasio as he speaks. — kellypromotes (@kellypromotes) December 27, 2014
And then there were those who expressed anger.
#NYPD #PatrickLynch Everytime I hear yur officers turned their backs on #DeBlasio Its SICKENING. U have NO CLASS & U R showing us ugly side
— Shana July (@ShanaJuly) December 27, 2014
If the police officers turned their backs on a mayor who tried to unite what does that tell you about that police force
— AwakenedSoulja (@AwakenedSoulja) December 27, 2014
This is bullsh*t. RT @joejackson: NYPD & other officers have now turned their backs as Mayor de Blasio speaks pic.twitter.com/9bRKuVTciX”
— Dee Phunk (@DeePhunk) December 27, 2014
Soo petty RT @joejackson: After initially facing forward nearly all NYPD & other officers have now turned their backs as Mayor de Blasio sp
— Jedi Tease McFly (@Jedii_Mcfly) December 27, 2014
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