MIAMI – Assistant Miami Police Chief Armando Aguilar is deeply affected by the loss of FDLE Special Agent Jose Perez.
Aguilar stated Perez was his boss and good buddy after they labored collectively.
Numerous businesses, together with Miami, Miami-Dade Police and FDLE have been half of the distinction guard procession remembering Perez.
Aguilar was humbled by the procession, which noticed Perez’s physique moved from HCA Florida Kendall Hospital to the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office.
“This tribute given to him today and in approaching days that come forward with the funeral services just serve as a reminder to his family and broader law enforcement family that their sacrifice is appreciated,” he stated.
The 55-year-old Perez died this weekend after being concerned in a automobile accident in west Miami-Dade on August 2.
Perez joined FDLE as a particular agent in 2018 after spending 26 years with Miami PD.
“When our community loses a law enforcement officer the entire community loses someone of value to them and I have to say the outpouring of support for the line of duty deaths this week have Ben heartwarming and inspiring,” stated Aguilar.
Among different duties, Perez labored in particular investigations with the Miami Police Department.
“Jose was a person who dedicated his entire life to public service. He was a former U.S. Marine. After that he became a Naval reserve and Army reserve officer. He served Miami police for 26 years after that he became a special agent with FDLE. So really or over 30 years Jose dedicated himself to public service,” Aguilar stated. “Jose was a great friend, a mentor, just a kind soul.”
With this honor guard, Aguilar is reminded of the loss this week of retired Assistant Miami Police Chief Keith Cunningham and 29-year-old Miami-Dade Officer Cesar Echaverry, who police say was shot and killed whereas making an attempt to arrest an armed theft suspect.
“As you know law enforcement has had a rough week and so we all hurt for Jose and his family and their loved ones,” Aguilar stated. “It really does hit home hard and it’s a reminder to all of us in law enforcement the importance of the job we do and the dangers that are faced and reminds us to put what’s important in perspective.”
During his one yr with FDLE, Perez had labored within the organized crime squad in public integrity. And he spent a whole of 21 years with the Marines, Army and Navy in full time and reserve service.
