TOLEDO, Ohio — A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with the funeral expenses of Toledo Police Officer Kevin Dumas, who died unexpectedly on Thanksgiving.
In addition to online fundraising, a memorial fund has been set up at the police and firefighter credit unions.
Dumas' family will be offering a live stream of their service this Thursday at 6:15 p.m. You can watch the virtual event here.
Members of the Toledo Police Department mourned the loss of one of their own, as they acknowledged the death of Dumas on their social media pages last Friday.
Dumas, 46, described as "a friend and teacher to everyone," died suddenly on Thanksgiving morning.
Dumas was a member of SWAT and also served as an instructor for new recruits.
The statement from the department read:
"There are no words to express the incredible sadness we feel as we announce the unexpected passing of Officer Kevin Dumas.
"There would not be enough space here to speak on his accolades and achievements, but also the kind, loving, and dedicated person he was.
"Officer Dumas was a friend and teacher to everyone. He will be sorely missed."
Photos released by the department include Dumas in rappelling gear while attired in a Batman costume for the annual Halloween rappel down the side of ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital.
Dumas took part in the annual mission, during which TPD SWAT personnel rappel in superhero costumes to bring cheer to the children inside, who view them from the windows.