Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Bonaventure University’s Reilly Center for State Police Trooper Ross Riley.
The Allegany resident died last week during a training exercise in Letchworth State Park. Trooper Riley was fell into the gorge during a high-angle rescue exercise. An investigation into his death continues.
State Police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico says thousands of officers came to Olean to pay their respects.
"Trooper Riley was a great guy. He was one of our best," D'Amico said. "He was part of the team we go to when we need help as troopers."
Riley, a 17-year veteran of the state police, leaves behind a wife, also a state trooper based in Olean. He is the father of three young children -- ages 10, 8 and 3.
Trooper Riley was 44-years old.