Eric Strzalkowski became a survivor on November 28, 1988 when his father, David Strzalkowski, was shot and killed while working for the Metro-Dade Police Department. He became a survivor at the age of 2, along with his mother Debbie and his unborn brother, Sean. Eric has participated in C.O.P.S. Kids camp in Missouri as well as Outward Bound. He now mentors at Outward Bound with the surviving teens year after year. Eric now serves as our chapter President.
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Sandra Rodriguez,
Vice President
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Sandra Rodriguez became a survivor on November 6, 1986. Her sister's husband, Emilio F. Miyares, of the Hialeah Police Department, was shot and killed in the line of duty. As a result, she not only lost her brother-in-law, she became a great source of help and support for her sister and her sister's children, and continues to do so to this day. Sandra is our chapter's Vice President and previously has sersved as secretary.
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Emilio Miyares, Treasurer
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Emilio Miyares became a survivor on November 6, 1986 when his father, Emilio F. Miyares, of the Hialeah Police Dept, was shot and killed in the line of duty leaving him and his sister, Jessica, without their dad. Emilio was 7 and Jessica was 4.
As a child survivor, Emilio participated in COPS Kids as well as becoming a mentor to other children as an adult survivor. Emilio serves as our chapter's Treasurer.
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Terry Miyares, Chapter Advisor
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Terry Miyares became a survivor on November 6, 1986 when husband Emilio F. Miyares, of the Hialeah Police Dept, was shot and killed in the line of duty leaving her with 2 young children, Emilio Jr, and Jessica. Since joining COPS, Terry has served as National Gulf Region Trustee, Treasurer for the South Florida Chapter of COPS, and a main contact for survivors in Puerto Rico.
In the years following her husband's death, Terry has found the love and support of her husband, Carlos, and the continued support from her now grown children, as well as 4 grandsons! She is always eager to help anyone that she can. Anyone wishing to contact Terry, can email her at tmiyares@hotmail.com
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Debbie Geary, Advisor
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As a survivor, Chapter Coordinator Debbie Geary of Cooper City, FL, can relate closely to survivors at the grass-roots level. She served as COPS ninth National President from May 16, 1998, through May 16, 2000. Debbie became a survivor on November 28, 1988, when her husband, David Strzalkowski of the Metro Dade (FL) Police Department died in the line of duty in an incident that also claimed the life of Metro Dade Officer Richard Boles. Debbie has served as the Gulf Region Trustee, the National Training Committee Chairperson, and president of the South Florida COPS Chapter and is one of COPS certified instructors. Debbie's husband, Pete, is very supportive of her work with COPS. Contact Debbie through the COPS National Office or at djgeary@comcast.net
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Kathy Alvarez,
Secretary_Web Administrator
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Kathy Alvarez is a retired 911 calltaker from the City of Hialeah Police Dept. She retired recently after 24 years of service. Kathy has lost friends & co-workers in the line of duty & continues to love the police life and even though she is no longer employed by her agency. She decided to voluntarily create and maintain this website for COPS, the page for Facebook, as well as serve as the chapter's secretary. Kathy hopes the website is a success and that it can be used as a tool of communication as well as comfort! After all, its really for you! Assistance of any kind is literally only a few strokes away.
Should anyone find any errors, problems, or any issues with the site, feel free to contact her at hpdka@yahoo.com
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