Pinellas Schools police sergeant who died while on duty honored at funeral

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Funeral services were held Tuesday for Pinellas County Schools Police Sgt. Greg Graff, who died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on duty.

The backstory:

On Wednesday, July 30, Graff took part in an active assailant exercise at Clearwater High School, then collapsed while participating in additional indoor classroom training.

He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Pictured: Pinellas County Schools Police Sergeant Greg Graff. Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

Graff was 61 years old and worked for Pinellas County Schools police for seven years after previously serving 29 years with the City of Douglasville Police Department in Georgia.

He's survived by his wife, three children and six grandchildren, according to officials.

Video: Pinellas Schools police sergeant honored with procession after on-duty death

Prior to Tuesday's funeral, several law enforcement agencies took part in a motorcade.

Several law enforcement agencies took part in a motorcade Tuesday morning for Sgt. Greg Graff ahead of his funeral.

What they're saying:

During Tuesday's funeral service, speakers shared their fond memories of Graff.

"Everyone loved being around Sgt. Graff," Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said during Graff's funeral service. "He was always in a great mood and had quick, witty one-liners."

"Greg was always easygoing," Pinellas County Schools Police Interim Chief Ben McBride said. "He never had any words that crossed people, and he'd find joy in the little things."