Hundreds gather for visitation for fallen Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friends, family and first responders gathered Thursday at a visitation to remember a Chicago police officer killed in a North Side hospital shooting.

There was a brief and solemn procession at Saint Andrews Greek Orthodox Church Thursday morning for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew . He's being remembered as a loving father and dedicated officer.

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Police escorted the hearse as Officer Bartholomew's body was brought into the church. The casket was covered in a Chicago flag.

Blue ribbons and flags were placed outside the church as people honored the fallen officer.

Bartholomew was killed in the line of duty on April 25. He and his partner were shot while they monitored a robbery suspect at Swedish Hospital.

Officer Bartholomew's longtime partner Officer Nelson Crespo was critically injured and is still recovering. Earlier this week, Superintendent Larry Snelling publicly named Crespo during an awards ceremony.

"Officer Nelson Crespo is in the hospital and although has made some improvements he's still fighting for his life. and were still fighting with him. were going to always be there for the families of the fallen," Superintendent Snelling said.

Bartholomew has been with the department since 2015. He was a husband and father and is described as always putting his family first.

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation said his energetic presence left a lasting impression on his fellow officers.

There were street closures on DuSable Lake Shore Drive from Foster to Hollywood and Sheridan Rd from Bryn Mawr to Hollywood.

The funeral is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at Saint Andrews Greek Orthodox Church.