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Toledo Buffalo Soldiers Honor Fallen Police Officer
On Sunday, July 5, the
Toledo Buffalo Soldiers organized a motorcycle drive through
the streets of Toledo, ending at the Toledo Safety Building,
to honor Toledo Police Officer Anthony Dia who was shot and
killed in the line of duty early Saturday morning on W.
Alexis Avenue.
An audience of several
hundred bikers, police supporters, clergy and interested
spectators joined the Buffalo Soldiers.
“We have to work together,
as individuals connecting – and reach out and touch one
person, said Fred LeFebvre, radio personality and the Toledo
Buffalo Soldiers public information officer, during his
opening remarks. “This is what can happen with
collaboration, cooperation and solidarity.”
Bishop Brehon Hall of the
New Psalmist Church opened the ceremony with a prayer and
TPD Chief George Kral spoke to Mrs Dia and her two children
who attended.
Earl Mack, president of
the Toledo Buffalo Soldiers, planner of the event and a
candidate for Lucas County Sheriff, echoed LeFebvre’s
remarks, emphasizing the need for solidarity between law
enforcement and the community.
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