HEROES LIVE FOREVER
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Off. David Curtis
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Off. Jeff Kocab |
EOW: 06/29/10
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EOW: 06/29/10
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LET THEM NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
Officer David Curtis and Officer Jeffrey Kocab were shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest at a traffic stop.
Officer Curtis stopped a vehicle because it did not have a visible license plate. He called for an additional unit to assist him because the male passenger in the car was wanted on a misdemeanor charge for writing a worthless check. When Officer Kocab arrived as backup, they attempted to arrest the suspect. The suspect drew a weapon and shot both officers at close range. A witness called 911 six minutes later to report the officers had been shot. Officer Kocab died on the scene and Officer Curtis was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later.
Officer Curtis had served with the Tampa Police Department for three years and eight months and had previously served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife and four young sons. Officer Kocab served with the Tampa Police Department for 14 months and had previously served with the Plant City Police Department. He is survived by his expectant wife.
The Tampa Police Memorial Committee and the Tampa Police Benevolent Association have established the Curtis/Kocab Memorial Fund. Monies from this fund will go directly to the surviving spouses and familes of these officers killed in the line of duty. If you would like to donate to this fund, please make your check payable to the Curtis/Kocab Memorial Fund and:
Mail To:
c/o The Tampa Police Memorial Committee
P.O. Box 172995
Tampa, FL 33672
or
in person at any Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
Condolences
Chicago Police Sergeants' Association
Letter From CFO Alex Sink
Links
Officer Down Memorial Page - Off. David Curtis
Officer Down Memorial Page - Off. Jeff Kocab
Tampa Police Department
My Fox Tampa Bay
Wanted Poster
MSNBC
CNN
FALLEN OFFICER T-SHIRTS
The Tampa PBA is selling T-Shirts in honor of Off. David Curtis and Off. Jeff Kocab. All profits go directly to the families of these two officers. The shirts are for sale at our office on a first come, first serve basis. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please call us to check on availability (sizes and colors) at (813) 228-8900. The shirts are $10 each and come in two versions, a White Shirt with Navy Blue print and a Navy Blue Shirt with Gold print. We plan on selling these shirts for as long as there is a demand for them.
On 07/13/10, after selling approximately 2,000 t-shirts, the Tampa PBA delivered a $5,000 check to Kelly Curtis and Sara Kocab (wives of David Curtis and Jeff Kocab). We wish to extend our appreciation to all law enforcement and civilians who have made this venture such a success. We will keep you posted on when the next check is delivered.
| White T-Shirt with Navy Blue print | Navy Blue T-Shirt with Gold print |
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