'Weekend Of Honor' Events In Remembrance Of Dallas Police Ambush
A number of special events and memorials are planned for the July 7-9 weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the downtown Dallas ambush on police officers.
A number of special events and memorials are planned for the July 7-9 weekend to mark the one-year anniversary of the downtown Dallas ambush on police officers.
As the City of Dallas prepares to honor the five lives lost during the July 7 police ambush, it's also a very personal anniversary for one Dallas police officer.
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