Dominican Siblings Follow Late Father's NYPD Legacy, Honoring His Memory

Honoring a Fallen Officer's Legacy

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The children of the late NYPD officer Emanuel Jimenez are continuing his legacy by joining the police force.
• 💔 Officer Jimenez, a 10-year veteran of the narcotics division, died of stomach cancer in 2001 at the age of 31.
• 🌟 His son, Captain Antonio Jimenez, described his father as a "really big deal" after seeing the extensive turnout at his funeral.

A New Generation Joins the Force

• 🎓 Officer Ashley Jimenez recently graduated from the police academy, fulfilling a long-held aspiration.
• 📰 Ashley previously worked as a journalist for about 10 years before deciding to pursue a career in law enforcement.
• 🤝 Captain Antonio Jimenez had the honor of pinning his sister's shield, sharing their father's shield number, 14733.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Antonio expressed pride in helping raise Ashley after their father's passing, highlighting the strong family bond.

Dominican Pride and Community Service

• 🇩🇴 The Jimenez siblings are proud Dominicans, and their joining the force also honors their heritage.
• 🗓️ They are preparing to celebrate the Dominican Day parade, recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of those who came before them.
• 💬 Ashley aims to show the Hispanic community that they can achieve their goals, stating, "Hey, look it. I did it. My dad did it. You can do it."
• 💖 Both siblings are excited to continue their father's legacy and serve their community.