Miosotis Familia (243248)
Credit: NYPD

The sisters of slain NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia stood together as the sun began to set, surrounded by people who came out to pay their respects to Familia.

Wednesday night’s vigil was steps away from where the 48-year-old officer was gunned down as she protected and served this community. Officer Familia, a mother of three who a living helping others, was celebrated for her work as a red cross worker, as a nurse and finally as a proud policewoman.

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