EVERMAN (WBAP/KLIF)- An Everman police officer has died of Covid-19 after being hospitalized for several days.
The department says 60-year-old Alex Arango contracted the virus while on duty.
“It is with the deepest sadness, that we announce the Line of Duty Death of Officer Alex Arango, #186. Officer Arango passed this morning, as a result of COVID-19, to which he contracted while on duty. Officer Arango served the community of Everman and Tarrant County for nearly 27 years with pride and honor,” said the Everman Emergency Services Post on Social Media.
Everman Police held a procession Thursday morning and there’s a memorial set up outside the station for community members to pay their respects to the beloved officer. The flags are also flying at half staff outside the station.
After news of his death, messages flooded social media about what an impact he’s made in the community.
“The love and support we have received from the community has been a blessing for my whole family, it has regained our strength to be strong for my brother Officer Alex Arango and my mom, Carmen Arango. On behalf of Alex family, his kids, my siblings we are very grateful for the outpouring of prayers we are receiving and those who have donated as their way to show support. May God bless each of you and we are standing as one God sent his healing angels over the hospital last night,” said the family in an issued statement.
If you would like to contribute to the family’s GoFundMe Page you can do that here.
We have a temporary memorial setup for Officer Alex Arango in front of our Police Department located at 404 W. Enon Ave….
Posted by Everman Emergency Services on Thursday, October 22, 2020
