Marissa Fitzgerald, the widow of slain Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, describes their last moments together. See more of her interview with K_Hua on NBC10 News this afternoon.
Fitzgerald knew the risks he faced, his father Dr. Joel Fitzgerald Sr. -- who is in law enforcement himself -- told NBC10.
“My kids will always know who their dad is," Marissa said."Their dad is a hero and he is our greatest hero.” “I am going to try to be as strong as I can be because I know that’s what he wanted," Marissa said."I’m going to make sure that they know who their dad was. They already know. He’s the greatest hero we could ever have."
"You had no right, you are a coward, you are evil, I know what you did to my husband, you shouldn’t even be allowed to breathe because my husband is not breathing, but you get to have air flowing through your lungs," she said.“I’m a Godly woman, my husband was a Godly man, right now I have a lot of praying to do because I can’t forgive him right now,” Marissa said.
Another viewing will be held on Friday, Feb 24 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at 1723 Race Street in Center City. The funeral service will begin around 11:30 a.m.
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