TOLEDO, Ohio — The Home Depot store located on west Alexis Road is inviting the community to take part in its unveiling of its memorial in honor of fallen Officer Anthony Dia according to a Facebook post.
The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m.
Officer Dia was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 4 in the store's parking lot.
Since then, members of the community, from law enforcement to civilians, have visited the area in his memory.
"That spot continued to grow and grow. It's a special place for all of us, but holds a much deeper and more meaningful reflection site, for the Dia and Long families. The Home Depot knew this and with the help of corporate, decided to create a permanent memorial," said the host of the event, Jen Haefner Assaad.
Due to COVID-19 anyone planning to attend must wear a mask and social distancing will be practiced.