Dear Editor:
I am emailing you in reference to the renaming of a segment of Thonotosassa Road.
My son, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Dep. David Anthony Abella, died in the line of duty April 21, 2004.
He graduated from Plant City High School. He played football and was on the wrestling team. After graduating, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. He met his wife in New Orleans and then moved back to Plant City to start a family. He always served his country proudly and wanted to be a law-enforcement officer since he was a boy.
We were all blessed to have him as a part of our lives for almost 27 years. If just half the people in this world had a passion for living and a purpose to serve like he did, this world would be a better place.
Pamela Abella
Plant City