BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Police Sgt. Caleb Eisworth was laid to rest on Saturday. 

Eisworth passed away Sunday morning after a 49-day fight against injuries he suffered when a man allegedly intentionally rammed into the sergeant with his truck on Joor Road. 

Loved ones, fellow law enforcement, and public officials were among the many in attendance for the funeral. One of the speakers was BRPD Chief TJ Morse, who said this was the thirteenth funeral for a Baton Rouge Police officer since he started his career.

"Caleb has earned the Medal of Valor, our department's highest award, on August 10, 2025. Caleb did not earn this medal because of how he died. No, Caleb earned it by the way he excelled in his entire career, how he always wore that Class A uniform pressed and shined, how he interacted with the community," Morse said.

Saturday was filled with much emotion. While there were many tears, it was also a day of community, camaraderie, and strength.

"[Eisworth was] tough, gritty, honest, strong. No normal man, no normal man could've made it 49 days in the condition he was in. That was almost supernatural in itself," EBR Mayor-President Sid Edwards said.

The funeral service began around noon at Istrouma Baptist Church and saw many public officials and Eisworth's fellow officers, such as BRPD Sgt. Brandon O'Neal, who spoke on Eisworth's behalf for the Traffic Bureau and Solo Motorcycle Division.

"Caleb was more than just a co-worker. He was my brother and a brother to all of us in the Traffic Bureau. Caleb is the guy who would give you the shirt off his back," O'Neal said.

O'Neal also shared a story about Eisworth that showed the kind of person that he was.

"In 2014, Caleb showed the kindness of heart that defined him. Driving home at two in the morning, he spotted something barely visible in a ditch. He didn't have to stop, and he wasn't even on duty. He found a young woman trapped in her car, pinned for nearly 30 minutes. He called for help and stayed there with her, keeping her awake until Central Fire arrived," O'Neal said.

Following the service, Eisworth's casket was loaded into a hearse, and the funeral procession made its way to the Green Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, where Eisworth would be buried.

On the route, the procession passed by the BRPD headquarters, where members of the community stood on the side of the road to pay their respects as well. 

Watch the funeral service below: