TAMPA - Unique portraits of two fallen Tampa police officers will appear in the famed Rose Bowl Parade, which is seen by as many as 30 million television viewers.
Jeffrey Kocab and David Curtis were gunned down in late June during an ordinary traffic stop. Since their untimely deaths, the men have been memorialized many times locally.
"Our motto for our fallen heroes is let them never be forgotten," said Assistant Tampa Police Chief John Bennett.
Tuesday, the officer's widows put the finishing touches on portraits made from flowers. The January 1 parade is known for its elaborate floral floats.
The portraits will appear on a float for LifeLink, an organization dedicated to organ donation. Kocab and Curtis were organ and tissue donors in death.
"In giving the ultimate sacrifice, they also gave the gift of life," said Bennett.
LifeLink is offering the widows the opportunity to see the float in person -- in California on New Year's Day.
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio said she is gratified to know millions of people will learn about Kocab's and Curtis' sacrifice.
"People nationally will see their images," Iorio said. "And it will be a reminder to people across the country of the outstanding work of law enforcement officials."
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