Virginia Police Hold Drive-By Parade for Former Officer Battling Illness

Police officers and other first responders in Charlottesville, VA, held a drive-by parade outside the home of a former police officer battling a terminal illness.

According to CBS News , the demonstration of support was for former UVA Police Officer Becky Campbell.

The Charlottesville Police Department said on Twitter, "Today agencies from the city and county did a drive by parade for former @UVAPolice Ofc. Becky Campbell, who is battling a terminal illness. Thank you for your service, Becky, and know that we are with you during your battle!"

Today agencies from the city and county did a drive by parade for former @UVAPolice Ofc. Becky Campbell, who is battling a terminal illness. Thank you for your service, Becky, and know that we are with you during your battle! @CommEmerg @CvilleFireDept @ACPD_VA @AlbFireRescue pic.twitter.com/MB3TF1HWzL

— Charlottesville Police Department (@cvillepolice) April 16, 2020