Mario's Meat Market and Gourmet Deli in Queens is selling a new kind of hero sandwich to support fallen officer Jonathan Diller's family.
A New York City deli has begun selling a new hero sandwich called 'The NYPD' to help raise money for the family of officer Jonathan Diller after he was shot and killed on duty last week. Joe DiGangi, owner of Mario's Meat Market and Gourmet Deli in Queens, said the public response has been 'great' as he hopes to raise upwards of $40,000. 'It's not just local people coming in and buying the hero.
We want to help police,' he said. DiGangi had hoped to keep the effort to assist the family 'under the radar' but said the gesture took off on social media over the weekend. 'It does ,' DiGangi said. 'You know what? It's not going to bring her husband and that little baby's dad back, but maybe a little peace of mind to get through life here.
Diller was laid to rest on Long Island over the weekend, his loss spawning a series of tributes that reminded the public of the sacrifices law enforcement officers risk daily. Former President Donald Trump paid his respects to the slain officer last week, attending his wake on Thursday. The New York Mets also paid tribute to Diller during their home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, pausing for a moment of silence while players from both teams lined up along the baselines.
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