Toledo Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, July 4, 2020
Reflections for Police Officer Anthony Hussein Dia
My condolences to you and your family. Allaah (god) give you Paradise Ameen. So sad to hear this. This breaks my heart. As former Law enforcement, there have been so many daunting times where I myself was scared of making it home safe or not. Thank you for your service and being a true Police Officer. You will be missed brother.
FORMER P.O. Muhammed Yusuf
NYC Department of Probation
July 10, 2020
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.
Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)
July 10, 2020
RIP, we’ve got the watch from here.
Patrolman Calib LaRue
Wareham Police Department
July 10, 2020
Rest easy brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.
Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department
July 10, 2020
Everyone had heard your last words, and it breaks my heart. Thank you, and your family for your service and your ultimate sacrifice.
Tracy Hills
Just a broken hearted citizen
July 10, 2020
Requiescat in Pacem
Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
July 9, 2020
Rest In Peace brother
Special Agent, Retired Michael Williams
National Park Service
July 9, 2020
R I P Brother
Herbie Buck Ret Officer
NYSDOCS
July 9, 2020
I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. ~ A. Lincoln
Former LEO. OH & GA Harrison Nelson
Acworth PD
July 9, 2020
I remember hearing about your passing days ago on social media and I was so saddened. It was on a major day, July 4th, and you went out like the many other American heroes before you.
I've seen your wife and children through pictures. They are beautiful and your story is just the same. Immigrant ancestry, a firm belief in God, and you chose to serve your community. I hope your family, friends, and fellow officers can heal from your absence. It is so surreal to know that I'm almost your age. Nevertheless people like you make me want to get into public safety to do great things and honor everyone great in this world.
Rest easy Anthony and may we all meet you in another world someday!
Ryan J. Curry - Kokomo, Indiana
(Future Police Officer & Current EMT basic student)
July 9, 2020
Rest In Peace Brother!!
Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ
July 9, 2020
Officer Dia was taken from us far too early. His death, however, has brought forth so many supporters of law enforcement in our community. Some of those afraid to speak out before. The transformation has been amazing to see. We wish law enforcement could be loved again in every community the way that we are starting to feel it again.
His last words to dispatch were “Tell my family I love them.” A sentence he repeated twice before passing. We love you too Anthony... and we will forever watch over your wife and kids.
Detective Justin Pritchard
Toledo Police Department
July 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service
July 9, 2020
In gratitude and honor for your service, I am saddened for your family, friends ,LE family and your community. I am saddened that another officer has fallen while serving and protecting. May you all find comfort from your pain.
Susan Hewitt
Sister of fallen Officer Sgt Deputy Jeffrey T. Hewitt BCSO 04/04/04
July 9, 2020
You’re death has taken over the city ! Taken over law enforcement every where. It’s a sad story. I am so sorry you had to go so soon! We all have your 6! We will take it from here to keep the streets of Toledo safe. My condolences to the Dia family and TPD. May you Rest In Peace brother.
Ciara Buck
Ohio Department of Corrections, TOCI
July 9, 2020
The world will forever remember your words, “Tell my family I love them.” Una Stamus
Ms. Joy USA
Future LEO
July 9, 2020
God Speed Officer Dia. May God comfort your family, Department and city. Rest easy sir.
Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL
July 8, 2020
Your a hero and your family will be watched over by your family in blue
Police officer
Baltimore City Police SouthEast sector 2
July 8, 2020
Dia,
I have no words Buddy. I still can’t believe it and I sure as heck will never understand it. You brought “it” with you every shift....didn’t matter to you because you had it.
Rest In Peace Dia, we’ll take it from here BRO
#TellmyfamilyIlovethem
Greg Zattau, Ptlm.
Toledo Police Dept.
July 8, 2020
Rest easy Officer Dia. I pray that your friends and family not only find the strength to endure, but also feel tremendous joy for having been a part of your amazing life. You have left a legacy that will never be forgotten.
Captain Kevin Braun
Toledo Police Department
July 8, 2020
Anthony was a student in my AP World History class at Toledo Islamic Academy. A good and thoughtful young man who took to heart the goal TIA sought for all its students: "Be a pillar of your community."
Bruce M Dunlavy
Teacher
July 8, 2020
too damn young to die...another loss to an already very bruised LEO country....my prayers to the Toledo PD, friends and family....St Michael will help accept him into heaven where his soul belongs.....SO VERY SORRY
Ricco Spirgeon, retired
St Louis County PD
July 8, 2020
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Douglas J. Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich
July 7, 2020
Thank You for you service Officer Dia. May God Bless your family, Dept. and friends during this difficult time. R.I.P. Brother.
Correctional Officer H. Montoya
Ca. Dept. Of Corrections Statewide Transportation Unit
July 7, 2020
RIP Brother. Thoughts and prayers with your wife and children and the members of TPD. Senseless. If only people understood the sacrifices made...... The rest of you ' Hang in There'! There are many out here in the world that know, love, and appreciate what you do - each and every day!
Steve Crandall
State Park Manager / Ranger
North Dakota Parks & Recreation Dept (Retired)
July 7, 2020
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