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The Cowboys invited families of fallen police officers from the ambush in Dallas earlier this month, as well as Dallas Police Chief David Brown and Mayor Mike Rawlings.
The team walked onto the field with linked arms of those invited to kick off camp. See video of the team and those directly affected by the ambush right here.
SportsDay's Brandon George got a chance to speak with Valerie Zamarripa, who is the mother of fallen officer Patrick Zamarripa.
I just spoke with Valerie Zamarripa, the mother of fallen Dallas police officer Patrick, who said she was in tears coming out onto field.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) July 30, 2016
Valerie Zamarripa said that she was arm in arm with Cowboys QB Tony Romo and Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings. Said she'll never forget moment.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) July 30, 2016
Valerie Zamarripa said she's hopeful this well help in some small way in the healing process of losing her son Patrick, a big Cowboys fan.
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) July 30, 2016
An emotional Valerie Zamarripa said at first she didn’t know if she wanted to come today: "You know, it’s like how do you go on. It’s hard.”
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) July 31, 2016
Valerie Zamarripa on if today could help in her healing process: "It might. I’m sure it will as I look back. It’s just still very fresh."
— Brandon George (@DMN_George) July 31, 2016
Shortly after the ambush in Dallas, Cowboys QB Tony Romo tweeted that, "Our community is stunned this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to the fallen police officers and their loved ones." A reader responded with the tweet below:
Texas Rangers prospect Joey Gallo also posted on Instagram about Patrick Zamarripa.
Here's what Gallo's caption said:
A couple months ago @nomazara26 [Nomar Mazara] and I were walking down the street in downtown Dallas. When an officer stopped us, Mazara and I immediately became nervous, "I know who you guys are" he said. "Joey Gallo and Nomar Mazara, can I get a picture with you guys please?" It was definitely a first for me and Nomar to have an officer, a true hero, want to meet us. His name is Patrick Zamarripa, one of the officers killed in last nights shootings in Dallas. I'll never forget how kind and down to Earth he was. We ended up having a 15 minute conversation about sports with him. He was an avid Rangers fan. But more importantly a great person, and family man. Please keep Patrick, and all the officers affected and their families in our prayers today. #prayfordallas
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