New York

South Florida Police Travel to New York for NYPD Officer's Funeral

Several South Florida law enforcement agencies will participate in funeral services for police officers who were killed in the line of duty.

North Miami Beach Police Detective Cora Mann and Sargeant Sergio Garcia are both heading to New York for the funeral service for NYPD Officer Rafael Ramos. On December 20th, Ramos was ambushed along with Officer Wenjian Liu while sitting in their patrol vehicle in Brooklyn.

"It's my way of showing that North Miami Beach is hurting like the officers in New York City," Detective Mann said. "We are all brothers and sisters."

They will join Hollywood Police Lieutenant Diana Pereira and Officer Dudney Walker, who are traveling to New York City as part of the Hollywood Police Department Honor Guard.

“The men and women of the Hollywood Police Department are honored and always ready to support fellow Police Officers, and to show our respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty,” said Hollywood Police Chief Frank Fernandez. “It is important for our community to express its deepest condolences to the families of Police Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Officer Javier Ortiz from Miami's Fraternal Order of Police described the mood in New York following the murder of the two officers.

"I've gone to New York several times and I've never seen it this quiet," Ortiz said. "Speaking to police officers actively working the streets, it's a very somber mood."

More than 25,000 police officers and officials from across the country are expected to attend Ramos' funeral on Saturday.

Contact Us