A street in Brooklyn was renamed Tuesday for a fallen hero, but in more ways than one. NYPD Det. Wilbert Mora was killed in the line of duty in 2022. But, the new sign in his honor isn't just meant to capture the past. Christinafantv explains.
But, the new sign in his honor isn't just meant to capture the past; it's to prompt curiosity about the future.
"For generations to come, people will see the sign, read the name, and ask the question, 'Who was he?'" NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said.Memorial service marks 1 year since deaths of NYPD Detectives Wilbert Mora and Jason Rivera "He wanted to become the difference he wanted to see in the world. That was his motivation for becoming a police officer," said Amir Yakatally, commanding officer of the 32nd Precinct.
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