Reporter at News 5 Cleveland
CUYAHOGA HEIGHTS, Ohio — A community is in mourning but still standing strong for fallen Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin.
“I called on all the business owners on our Facebook page to decorate their storefront with blue ribbons, blue lights, whatever it is they have or can afford,” said Rina Cantena, the owner of Mama Catena. Tributes also took place at Cuyahoga Heights High School on Thursday, where hundreds gathered with heavy hearts to remember the fallen officer through a candlelight vigil.“I think what a lot of people don’t realize about Cuyahoga Heights is that we really have a home is where the heart is mentality, and we really take it seriously when it comes to being there for each other.
“Had it together. Had it figured out… all the way from his bandana all the way through how he treated his fellow officers,” said Euclid Police Captain Mitch Houser.“This is love. This is family. This is what we needed,” said Dawn.“I do want to let all the Euclid Police officers know that he would’ve took that bullet for anyone of them because he truly loved all of them like brothers,” said Liv.
Although this time has not been easy for Derbin’s family, friends and his fellow Euclid police officers, Dawn says they’re filled with gratitude for the community’s love and support.As the evening comes to an end, those close to Derbin, like his Uncle Dustin, encourage the community to remember him as a true role model and hero with a big heart and spirit.Graduates of Cuyahoga Heights High School’s Class of 2018 said they’re working on a memorial to honor Derbin’s legacy.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Candlelight vigil held for officer Jacob Derbin at Euclid PDFamily, friends and colleagues honored Derbin who was killed in the line of duty in an ambush
Read more »
Suspect in fatal Euclid police officer shooting is found dead after police standoff in Shaker Heights.
Read more »
Cuyahoga Heights High School to host candelight vigil for slain Euclid police officerCourtney is a digital producer at News 5. She loves all things Cleveland and is a huge sports fan.
Read more »
How you can take part in honoring Euclid Police Officer Jacob DerbinA Brunswick business is printing shirts to honor the sacrifice of Euclid Police Officer Jacob Derbin, who died in the line of duty.
Read more »
Man accused of killing Euclid Police officer had juvenile record starting at 11 years oldA judge determined the suspect was “a risk of harm to himself and the community.”
Read more »
Suspect who fatally shot Euclid police officer died by suicide, medical examiner saysThe office of the Cuyahoga County medical examiner released a report Tuesday that said Deshawn Vaughn died from suicide. Vaughn fatally shot Jacob Derbin, a Euclid police officer, Saturday during a domestic violence call.
Read more »