BROOKFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The impact fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder had on many people he encountered was evident during his funeral service Friday at Elmbrook Church.

Funeral for fallen MPD Ofc. Kendall Corder Elmbrook Church

During the 90-minute service, heartfelt messages came from those who served with Corder, supervised him and had a hand in his upbringing. The remarks opened with a tribute from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

"Milwaukee Police Officer Kendall Corder represented the very best of us," Johnson said. "He was a public servant who loved his career and the solemn duty and that his brothers and sisters in blue take an oath to serve and protect their community."

Multiple speakers talked about the initial impression Corder made with his imposing physical stature, only for them to be truly impressed by his commitment and concern for others. 

One such story came from Steve Kaminski, the former school resource officer at Cudahy High School when Corder was a student. Kaminski had previously shared a story of how Corder helped save the life of another student who was choking. 

During Friday's service, Kaminski shared how he formed a bond with Corder.

"Kendall knew that I worked out in the morning before school started," Kaminski said. "And one day, he asked if he could join me early in the morning. I looked back and I wish I wouldn't have said yes because he pushed me beyond my limits."

Kaminski also discussed how Corder left a lasting impression on the kids who came after him. 

"I often told other students at the school about Kendall's dedication and commitment and wished they would have the same commitment as Kendall did. I asked many times for students to look up to Kendall, and I didn't have to. They knew that already," said Kaminski. 

MPD Ofc. Kendall Corder (left) Milwaukee Police Department

Kaminski and others also shared funny stories. One former colleague joked about Corder's bottomless appetite and how costly that was when he offered to cover the bill on a trip to Buffalo Wild Wings. 

But there were also plenty of sorrow during the service. Multiple times, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman got choked up during his remarks. It happened as he recited a poem to the officers gathered at the service. 

"Our brother has been taken, and though we wonder why, we still perform our duties as days...and then weeks go by," Chief Norman said through tears. 

Another memorable story about Corder's youth came from Kaminski. CBS 58 previously shared the story about how, as a teen, he helped save the life of another student who was choking. 

Kaminski said he was a hard-hitting football player, but he was the kind that would knock someone out of their cleats, then extend his hand to help his opponent back up. 

That was the kind of personality and spirit remembered Friday afternoon.

"Every single person described Kendall as a beacon of light," Milwaukee Police Department Captain Erin Mejia. "That light is never going to be dimmed."