ORLANDO, Fla. — It was an emotional first day of school for some members of the Orlando Police Department.
Once again this year, officers escorted the son of a fallen officer Kevin Valencia to his first day of school.
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Valencia’s son walked to his first day of fifth grade this morning with a uniformed entourage.
Valencia was shot while responding to a hostage situation involving four children back in 2018. He died three years later.
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A very special member of our OPD Family is starting 5th grade today! Kaleb Valencia, son of Fallen Officer Kevin Valencia, started his 1st day with a police escort. Kaleb’s mom Meghan & brother Kolton also joined him. Please help us wish Kaleb & all our students a great year! pic.twitter.com/wsXyTwA6nX
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) August 10, 2023
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