Thousands line streets paying respects to fallen Westerville officers

Markus was among the first along State Street this morning, American flag in hand."Just to honor the men," he said. "This is beyond tragic."He, like so many others there Monday, didn't know Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering.But he knows something of what they faced every day."I used to work dispatch. So I've been on the receiving end of the calls when they come in. Knowing what the officers go through- you don't really know until you're out there. I've been there. That is why I honor the