Vigils planned to honor slain Riverside County Deputy Darnell Calhoun as fundraising efforts launched to help family
Vigils will be held this week in memory of Riverside County Sheriff's Deputy Darnell Calhoun, killed Friday in the line of duty.Friends and community members are now left in mourning and doing what they can to support the deputy's family.
"Since the tragic loss of Darnell, our family has received an outpouring of love and support from our community for which we are immensely grateful. While we are heartbroken, we also celebrate the gift of Darnell - the husband, father, son, brother, and deputy. His life, though cut short, is a blessing. Our faith in Jesus will carry us through this and we know we will be reunited with Darnell once again.
"Our law enforcement officers are here to protect the community and right now it's becoming very dangerous for them," said Craig Simmons of Lake Elsinore.. The front of the business is now filled with tributes, flowers and messages of condolence.
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