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Police Department Hosts 27th Annual Black History Celebration
On Saturday, March 7th, the Tampa Police Depart- ment hosted its 27th Annual Black History Celebration at the Lowry Park Bandshell, 7525 N. Boulevard.
The theme this year was
“Black History and Be- yond.” During the pro- gram, Chief Jane Castor recognized four men, two posthumously, as “Unsung Community Heroes.”
Retired Tampa Police
Captain Sam Jones, Sr.,
and local Community Ac- tivist Rechi Butler were honored for their contribu- tions in uniting officers with members of the community.
She also paid tribute to the accomplishments of the late Sgt. Sam Jones, Jr., and to the late Officer Lamarcus Larry. Both men retired as members of the Tampa Police Depart- ment.
Those in attendance en- joyed a wide variety of en- tertainment, exhibits, and family-oriented activities.
(Photography by BRUNSON)
Retired Captain Sam Jones, Jr., is shown with his wife, Dr. Lydia Jones at the event. Jones was recognized as an “Unsung Community Hero.”
Among those in attendance at the 27th Annual Black History Celebration were from left to right: Lydia Pizarro, Lt. Calvin Johnson, Deirdre Joseph, Crystel Sampson, Ida Walker, Asst. Chief Eric Ward, Chief Jane Castor, Det. Sonja Wise, Maj. Diane Hobley-Burney, Earl Silas, Carla Lewis, Veronica Hamilton and Janelle McGregor.
Deirdre Joseph, Rosalie Jones, Crystel Sampson, Reserve Of- ficer Deina Penix, Reserve Officer Kinnette Scallo, Officer Susan Bowers and Officer Jarda Bradford were among those who vis- ited Lowry Park for the Tampa Police Department’s 27th Annual Black History Program.
Rechi Butler (c), was recognized as an “Unsung Community Hero” by the Tampa Police Dept. during its Black History Cele- bration. Maj. Diane Hobley-Burney (l) and Chief Jane Castor (r).
Tasha Ratliff, wife of Major Rocky Ratliff, and Kayla Leggett.
Bianca Ross
Thomas of the CDC of Tampa, Inc.
and Lafe
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