Procession held for Newport Beach police detective after longstanding battle with cancer

A Newport Beach police detective was laid to rest following a solemn procession on Monday.
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A Newport Beach police detective was laid to rest following a solemn procession on Monday.

Dozens of law enforcement members escorted a hearse carrying the body of Jon Jarema, a 12-year veteran of the force, to Pacific View Mortuary and Memorial Park in Newport.
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Officers, firefighters and other first responders stood at attention and saluted Jarema.

The detective died on Saturday after a two-year battle with cancer. Jarema is survived by his wife and children.
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