Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Ofc. Dia...your story of bravery is inspiring to officers everywhere. Rest In Peace.

Ofc. Finley
Philadelphia Police Department

July 11, 2020

I almost couldn't stop myself from shedding tears when I heard your last message to dispatch "Tell my family I love them". RIP brother. You were taken from us way too soon.

Yet another tragic example of a hero who became an angel of heaven while serving the very people he was charged to serve, many of whom are unappreciative and even bear malice towards these very people. This is one death too many. The war on Law Enforcement Officers must stop. Now.

Chan Junyuan, Xavier

July 10, 2020

Rest in peace in God's arms. Thank you for protecting and serving the community with your heart and soul as you did.

Kaitlin Chylinski
Criminal Justice Student

July 10, 2020

Thank you for your service

Owner of The Johnstone Nursery

July 10, 2020

Rest easy sir. TPD and your family will remain in our prayers.

Leo Dispatcher
Greenbelt PD, MD

July 10, 2020

R.I.P Officer Dia Thank you for your service.

Deputy Don Abram
Fairfield County Sheriffs Office

July 10, 2020

Rest In Peace sir, and thank you for your service.

Leiutenant Jeremy Nicol
Newington Fire Department

July 10, 2020

My condolences to you and your family. Allaah (god) give you Paradise Ameen. So sad to hear this. This breaks my heart. As former Law enforcement, there have been so many daunting times where I myself was scared of making it home safe or not. Thank you for your service and being a true Police Officer. You will be missed brother.

FORMER P.O. Muhammed Yusuf
NYC Department of Probation

July 10, 2020

Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service. God's speed sir.

Lieutenant John C. Moore
Wisconsin State Conservation Warden (Retired)

July 10, 2020

RIP, we’ve got the watch from here.

Patrolman Calib LaRue
Wareham Police Department

July 10, 2020

Rest easy brother, Thank you for your service. May your sacrifice or memory never fade.

Jerry Matalone #8046 (Retired)
Des Moines Iowa Police Department

July 10, 2020

Everyone had heard your last words, and it breaks my heart. Thank you, and your family for your service and your ultimate sacrifice.

Tracy Hills
Just a broken hearted citizen

July 10, 2020

Requiescat in Pacem

Sergeant Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

July 9, 2020

Rest In Peace brother

Special Agent, Retired Michael Williams
National Park Service

July 9, 2020

R I P Brother

Herbie Buck Ret Officer
NYSDOCS

July 9, 2020

I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. ~ A. Lincoln

Former LEO. OH & GA Harrison Nelson
Acworth PD

July 9, 2020

I remember hearing about your passing days ago on social media and I was so saddened. It was on a major day, July 4th, and you went out like the many other American heroes before you.

I've seen your wife and children through pictures. They are beautiful and your story is just the same. Immigrant ancestry, a firm belief in God, and you chose to serve your community. I hope your family, friends, and fellow officers can heal from your absence. It is so surreal to know that I'm almost your age. Nevertheless people like you make me want to get into public safety to do great things and honor everyone great in this world.

Rest easy Anthony and may we all meet you in another world someday!

Ryan J. Curry - Kokomo, Indiana
(Future Police Officer & Current EMT basic student)

July 9, 2020

Rest In Peace Brother!!

Lieutenant ( Retired ) Victor Manata
Newark Police Department , Newark NJ

July 9, 2020

Officer Dia was taken from us far too early. His death, however, has brought forth so many supporters of law enforcement in our community. Some of those afraid to speak out before. The transformation has been amazing to see. We wish law enforcement could be loved again in every community the way that we are starting to feel it again.

His last words to dispatch were “Tell my family I love them.” A sentence he repeated twice before passing. We love you too Anthony... and we will forever watch over your wife and kids.

Detective Justin Pritchard
Toledo Police Department

July 9, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time. Your service and ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thomas H. Kelly Jr., ASAC
Federal Air Marshal Service

July 9, 2020

In gratitude and honor for your service, I am saddened for your family, friends ,LE family and your community. I am saddened that another officer has fallen while serving and protecting. May you all find comfort from your pain.

Susan Hewitt
Sister of fallen Officer Sgt Deputy Jeffrey T. Hewitt BCSO 04/04/04

July 9, 2020

You’re death has taken over the city ! Taken over law enforcement every where. It’s a sad story. I am so sorry you had to go so soon! We all have your 6! We will take it from here to keep the streets of Toledo safe. My condolences to the Dia family and TPD. May you Rest In Peace brother.

Ciara Buck
Ohio Department of Corrections, TOCI

July 9, 2020

The world will forever remember your words, “Tell my family I love them.” Una Stamus

Ms. Joy USA
Future LEO

July 9, 2020

God Speed Officer Dia. May God comfort your family, Department and city. Rest easy sir.

Former 911 Dispatcher S. Wilson
Prattville Police Department, AL

July 8, 2020

Your a hero and your family will be watched over by your family in blue

Police officer
Baltimore City Police SouthEast sector 2

July 8, 2020