Family Donates Giant Christmas Tree in Honor of Police Officer

What started as a simple, yet generous gift has turned into a beautiful memorial. It’s a tale of two cities and a Christmas tree that brings them both together to honor a police officer who died far too young.

Nov 22nd, 2019

What started as a simple, yet generous gift has turned into a beautiful memorial. It’s a tale of two cities and a Christmas tree that brings them both together to honor a police officer who died far too young.

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