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MIAMI BEACH (CBSMiami) – Miami Beach police have honored one of their own who passed away last week.
READ MORE: 'I Have Not Yet Begun To Fight,' Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz On Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct During South Florida EventSeveral fire boats paid tribute to Detective Larry Marrero with a water salute as his funeral procession crossed the MacArthur Causeway.
READ MORE: Saturday's 'Second Dose' Event To Focus On Importance Of COVID Vaccine To Communities Of ColorThe service for Marrero, a 28 year veteran of the police department, was held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Marrero died last Wednesday following a medical emergency. During his years on the force, he served in various capacities including being a member of the department’s SWAT team.
MORE NEWS: Survey: Anxiety Builds For Workers As Return To Office Seems ImminentMarrero was 58-years-old.