Obituaries
Goodbyes For Asbury Park Detective April Bird
Photos were taken of the services held this week.
Asbury Park police officers said goodbye to an officer who was considered one of the most outgoing, personable, well-known and admired detectives they've ever known.
A funeral was held Monday for Detective April Bird, who had "an infectious smile and greeted everyone with her dynamic personality," officers said. She died suddenly earlier in the month, according to the Allenhurst Police Department and the PBA.
The Asbury Park Police Department said Bird died after suffering a medical episode during an investigation.
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Here are photos of the services in Asbury Park:
Today we laid to rest my good friend Detective April Bird of the Asbury Park Police Dept. April was raised in the Asbury Park projects, a single mom & wanted to serve the community she grew up in to give back. While working a youth shooting, she had a stroke & never recovered. pic.twitter.com/GfbdZ0PfGa
— Rob O'Donnell (@odonnell_r) August 12, 2019
Tychelle Holmes, Neptune Twsp, made this wreath to honor her longtime friend and Asbury Park Police Detective April Bird who died during an investigation. Her funeral service is being at the Paramount Theater Monday. @AsburyParkPress @MonmouthSheriff @MonCoProsecutor pic.twitter.com/jdsvC1991U
— Thomas P. Costello (@ThomasPCostello) August 12, 2019
A friend and fellow officer honored during funeral service held for Asbury Park (NJ) Police Detective April Bird https://t.co/yvQF6nqIAl @AsburyParkPress @APBoardwalk pic.twitter.com/BuYqTBVdmU
— Thomas P. Costello (@ThomasPCostello) August 12, 2019
Today attending - April Bird’s funeral, the Asbury Park detective who died last week Monday morning. She suffered a "medical episode" while investigating a shooting. •We say goodbye to a sister officer who will forever shine in blue!! Rest In Peace!! pic.twitter.com/04QHKfOOa1
— Lakewood Twp. Police (@Lakewood_PD) August 12, 2019
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