‘Our hearts are heavy’: Virginia sergeant dies after 14 years of service
Sgt. Joe Rivera passed away on Monday
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A Virginia sergeant has passed away after serving the Suffolk Police Department for more than a decade.
The Suffolk Police Department took to Facebook to mourn the loss of Sgt. Joe Rivera after he passed away on Monday. His passing comes after he was diagnosed with COVID-19 back in April, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.
The fundraiser, which raised over $14,000, stated that on April 21, Rivera was transferred to UVA, on a ventilator and in critical condition.
“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Sergeant Joe Rivera,” the department said in a Facebook post. “Our deepest condolences go out to Joe’s wife, family, colleagues, and friends during this difficult time.”