Yesterday, the two-week old child that was attacked by a dog was laid to rest. The parents, two police officers (Mesa Police Dept. & Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community), responding officers to the scene and members of the officer's squads are healing from this traumatic event involving their fellow colleague. The Mesa Police Association's Officer Assistance Fund will be holding a "Tip a Cop" fundraiser event this Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm, at three Buffalo Wild Wings locations.
1130 W Grove Ave. #106 in Mesa at (Alma School Rd. just south of Southern/the east of Grove).
4425 E Mckellips Rd. #109 in Mesa at (McKellips and Greenfield).
7000 E Mayo Blvd. #1071 in Phoenix at (101 & Scottsdale Rd.).
"The news of one of our fellow officer and friend losing his child has sent a feeling of sadness throughout the department," said Sgt. Fabian Cota, President of the Mesa Police Association. "We are doing everything we can to assist in the family in this painful time."
"We have received an overwhelming response from the public wanting to help," said spokeswoman Stacey Dillon.
"Tip a Cop" is a great event, because officers are out of their norm and are quite clumsy when it comes to using serving trays," humorlessly remarked Dillon. "This is a great family event, and the public is invited to support this great cause."
Donations can also be made to the family directly through the Officer Assistance Fund (O.A.F.). O.A.F. is a community-based nonprofit foundation that supports officers and family members. All funds collected this month will go directly to the family. The public can go to any Wells Fargo Branch to make a contribution. For more information about O.A.F., go to mesapolice.org.
