Didarul Islam, an NYPD detective, was killed in a shooting while working as a security guard in Midtown Manhattan. His father, Abdur Rob, expressed profound loss, stating, "Without him here, I feel emptiness." Islam, who moved to the U.S. from Bangladesh as a child, had a dream of serving his community as a police officer. The family anticipates the arrival of Islam's third son, as they reflect on his legacy and the citywide support received in the wake of this tragedy, which offered them hope and unity in their grief.
"Without him here, I feel emptiness. When I went and first saw his body, I had a mini stroke. After that, I've been lost ever since."
"He always wanted to be a police officer to serve his community, to serve the people around him, and set a better example for his kids."
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