MIAMI – An emotional tribute for former university student and fallen Miami-Dade police officer Cesar “Echy” Echaverry was held at Ferguson Large University, in South West Miami-Dade on Thursday afternoon.
“Echy,” who was a 29-12 months-old Miami-Dade law enforcement detective, who lost his existence in the line of obligation, experienced also been a previous baseball participant at the college, exactly where he graduated from.
On Thursday, the university retired his #9 jersey during a really psychological ceremony for “Echy’s” sister and mothers and fathers.
“My brother was often joyful here at the discipline and the reality that we’re right here now honoring him, it indicates a whole lot for all of us,” reported his sister, Sandra Virginia Echaverry.
“They (Ferguson Significant University Baseball players) are retiring this jersey, that suggests no one else will ever use #9 because that was ‘Echy’s’ selection,” explained Miami-Dade Public Details Officer Alvaro Zavaleta who was the grasp of ceremonies at the party.
“That was the function of the ceremony to highlight “Echy’s” contribution and adore for baseball.”
“They are keeping alive the memory of my son,” claimed Cesar Echaverry Senior, holding again tears.
This was the initially time he experienced dealt with the media, “My boy liked enjoying baseball and currently being a police officer… he was passionate about carrying out issues with the local community. I thank his law enforcement officer brothers, Ferguson High College for remembering my son.”
The celebration emerged as an initiative of the students, who now show up at Ferguson.
“A lot of the baseball players, whose dads are in regulation enforcement, made the decision this was the ideal way to honor him.”
Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez, is incredibly grateful to Ferguson Large College and stated the users of the unit to which “Echy” was section of by stating, “Just like his brothers and sisters in legislation enforcement will in no way neglect his higher university, will never forget about him and that is priceless for the loved ones.”
