MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A grieving community bade a final farewell to a veteran South Florida police officer.
The funeral for Miami Beach Police Detective Larry Marrero was held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, located at 3716 Garden Ave., Monday.
Local law enforcement agencies join us today to honor our fallen @MiamiBeachPD Officer Larry E. Marrero 💙 pic.twitter.com/DDlOOIsYmN
— City of Miami Beach (@MiamiBeachNews) December 3, 2018
A massive U.S. flag was displayed outside the house of worship in remembrance, as family, friends and local law agencies paid their respects.
Marrero was a highly decorated, 28-year veteran of the Miami Beach Police Department.
He died after suffering a medical emergency at work, Wednesday morning.
It was an honor to watch @MiamiBeachPD and the dozens of other police and fire agencies as they honored the life of fallen Sergeant Larry E. Marrero. Yes, the department ceremonially promoted Larry to the rank of Sergeant. Love you Larry, you’re already missed. pic.twitter.com/2YJXXMgA68
— Ernesto Rodriguez (@ERodriguez782) December 4, 2018
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