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I've been thinking a lot about Officer Fortin and what he must have gone through witnessing that tragic event unfold right before his eyes. It's one thing to hear about such brutal violence after the fact, but to be right there, seeing your fellow officer attacked and unable to stop it in time—it's unimaginable. My heart truly goes out to him and all those who were close to Officer Ruggiero. The impact of being a first-hand witness must linger for a lifetime, and it’s not something I’d wish on anyone. If there's any solace, I hope that the conviction of Ferreira offered some sense of justice, though it's clear that the loss of Officer Ruggiero left a void that can't fully be filled. Thoughts and prayers to his family and those who knew him.
