Miami-Dade Corrections holds memorial service for officers who died from COVID-19

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Florida. – A somber ceremony was held on Tuesday to honor jail officers who’ve died after contracting COVID-19 final 12 months.

The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Division acknowledged six officers who died on obligation.

The six individuals had been Juan Llanes, Alexey Aguilar, David Jean-Baptist, Calyne St. Val, Terrell Jordan and Sylvia Allen.

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and County Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz had been in attendance, after which Diaz provided his heartfelt appreciation to the fallen officers and their households for his or her final sacrifice.

“They did their job,” Diaz mentioned. “They did what they had been alleged to do. That was her obligation. They knew the chances, they knew what might occur, however they took it upon themselves to proceed their watch.”

There was additionally a motorcade led by the Miami-Dade Police Division to honor the fallen law enforcement officials.