State police in Ebensburg remember fellow tro

YOUR DESCRIPTION HAS REACHED THE LIMIT OF CHARACTERS ALLOWED AND WAS CUT. By: Maria Miller EBENSBURG, Pa. -- Hundreds of officers continue to search around the clock for the man they say ambushed two state police troopers at a barracks in Northeastern Pennsylvania last week, killing one and critically wounding another. On Wednesday, police released new details on the alleged gunman. They're still describing him as armed and extremely dangerous, but said he has more military experience than previously thought. New pictures of Eric Frein were released at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. They show the suspect wearing full military gear, and police said they believe he has a much different appearance, with his hair possibly in a mohawk. Police said they've also learned Frein is a member of a military simulation unit in Eastern Pennsylvania where participants assume the role of soldiers from Eastern European countries. And they believe that's the frame of mind Frein has assumed in real life. Still, they said they don't have any reason to believe he had an accomplice in last week's ambush, but they had a strong message for him Wednesday afternoon. "I want you to know one thing, Eric -- we're coming for you," said Deputy Col. George Bivens of the Pennsylvania State Police. "It is only a matter of time until we bring you to justice for committing this cowardly act." Hundreds of officers from across the state are searching for Frein around the clock and are still focusing their efforts in Pike County. That search is hundreds of miles away from Cambria County, but it's hitting close to home for troopers in Ebensburg, who suffered a similar loss 12 years ago. Troopers in the Ebensburg barracks have lost two troopers since 1982. With the senseless killing across the state five days ago, it's bringing back a flood of emotions and memories for them. They know how hard it is to stay focused while mourning the loss of one of their own. "It brings back bad memories," said Trooper Robert Kunsman. "You recall what happened here that night to what happened in Blooming Grove Township." Kunsman had only been a trooper for two years when Trooper Joseph Sepp was killed. He was shot down by Mark Leach after Leach led police on a high speed chase through the county and into Ebensburg in 2002. Leach was shot several times himself, but survived. He was later sentenced to life in prison and died of natural causes in 2011. "No doubt this station became a stronger unit because of that," Kunsman said. "Unfortunately one had to sacrifice but ... it brings a station to open their eyes and become stronger and lean on each other a little bit more." Hundreds of police from across the state turned out for Sepp s funeral in his hometown, Windber, as community members lined the streets to pay their respects. "It shows just how strong the police community and law enforcement community come together for one another and it's good to see that we stick together like that," Kunsman said. A memorial fund was also created in Sepp's honor and every year. State police still hold a golf tournament and motorcycle run to help raise money for his family and other law enforcement officers in need. "It's a good job, but unfortunately when we walk out that door, our families know that there's a chance we may not come home," Kunsman said. "Especially in this day in age, you see it more frequently. Police are getting assaulted or that type of incident involving police where people want to harm us." The funeral for Cpl. Bryon Dickson, the trooper shot and killed in Pike County last week, will be held Thursday morning in Scranton. Several troopers from the Ebensburg ba