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As we reflect on those we’ve lost, please remember the families of our fallen as well. In addition to losing 143 law enforcement professionals in the line of duty this year, there are 72 widows and 166 children who’ve lost a parent.
Deputy killed in Yucca Valley shooting mourned, honored with procession
An overnight procession honored the sacrifice made by Sgt. Dominic Vaca, a San Bernardino County Sheriff s Department employee who served for 17 years. He was a sergeant at the Morongo Basin Station. Vaca was killed in a shooting in Yucca Valley on Memorial Day. We appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers for Sergeant Vaca, his family, and our department, a tweet from the Sheriff s Department read.
A procession for a true hero
We appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers for Sergeant Vaca, his family, and our department. pic.twitter.com/3IDDbam2Dp San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) June 1, 2021