Founder Of Organization For Victims Of Sexual Abuse Calls Fallen FBI Agents 'Heroes'
MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The founder of Hossana 4 youth, Angine Kenon was horrified when she learned what happened to the FBI agents who were shot and killed on Tuesday morning while serving a warrant.
Kenon deals with victims of child molestation and sexual abuse.
"My heart just dropped because who would have known you have someone that dangerous with that much deception living within your community, said Kenon.
"Yesterday, their whole stance just showed the brave, support and that's what the community needs to give back to them and embrace them with hugs and their heroic nature," she added.
Kenon calls the fallen agents heroes.
"They're nothing but HEROS. That's the only way to put it. You put yourself on the line for someone else. That's a heroic nature. What they displayed and what the FBI agents are going is heroic," Kenon said.
FBI Special agent Laura Schwartzenburger and her colleague special agent Daniel Alfin lost their lives while serving a warrant in connection with a child pornography case on Tuesday morning.
On Tuesday afternoon, FBI Special Agent in charge George Piro said, "This is a very dark day for the FBI."
"It takes an incredibly special person to answer the call and do the heroic work of an FBI special agent," he added.
Agent Schwartzenburger leaves behind a husband and two children. Agent Alfin is survived by his wife and child.
On Wednesday, FSU President John Thrashers said this about FSU grad, agent Alfin:
"We are saddened by the tragic loss of FBI Special Agent Daniel Alfin, an FSU alumnus who was killed in the line of duty along with Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger on Tuesday in Sunrise, Fla. Daniel was an outstanding student who graduated in 2007 with a degree in information technology and was dedicated to serving and protecting our most vulnerable citizens. On behalf of everyone at FSU, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Special Agents Alfin and Schwartzenberger. We will never forget their bravery and ultimate sacrifice."
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Kenon said she was especially touched hearing their stories outside of work.
"They have their own families, yet they're concerned about ours and our community, so that really touched Hosanna," added Kenon.
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A Gofundme page has been set up for the family of agent Laura Schwartzenburger, click here if you would like to help.
