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Widow of Slain Tampa Officer Delivers Stillborn Baby Girl
Laura McElroy | Tampa PD PIO
July 22, 2010
JULY 21 | TAMPA, FL – Sara Kocab was nine months pregnant when her husband, Jeffrey Kocab was murdered on June 29, 2010. Sarah went into labor today and delivered the couple’s first child: a stillborn baby girl named Lilly Nicole.
The Tampa police department released a statement today on behalf of Sara Kocab. It reads as follows, “Sara Kocab and her family would like to thank the countless people who have shown their support and care during these past few weeks.
Sara delivered Lilly Nicole this morning. Sara and her family have known during the pregnancy that Lilly Nicole had a major abnormality that could result in Lilly being stillborn or only able to live a limited time after delivery. There is no medical treatment for this abnormality.
Tragically, Lilly Nicole was delivered stillborn early this morning July 21, 2010.
The family thanks you for your continued prayer and support. They kindly request that you respect the family’s privacy during this time.
At the family’s request, this will be the only information released from the Tampa Police Department. We will not be conducting any interviews on the topic.
granny1
almost 4 years ago
1448 Comments
so very sad.sending prayers.
T_9
almost 4 years ago
5668 Comments
Lilly Nicole was in Heaven when her daddy passed away. It is tragic that it has happened but the family knew before hand that this was a possibility. The only saving grace is that she is with her daddy and they are both watching over Mommy.
toddm394
almost 4 years ago
274 Comments
Such terrible news one tragedy after another, Sara may you be comforted in this time of loss.
eisenschenk117
almost 4 years ago
216 Comments
This is terrible. This poor woman cannot catch a break. My prayers and sympathies towards her and her family.
Anonymous
almost 4 years ago
My heart goes out to this family for both tragic losses and my prayers are with you
cakdep1
almost 4 years ago
3166 Comments
My families prayers go out to her for such a tragedy!
TellerDep
almost 4 years ago
2812 Comments
If this doesnt stir your heart,you have no heart. just too sad especially under the circumstances!
delano388
almost 4 years ago
4314 Comments
So sad on so many levels
carim
almost 4 years ago
62 Comments
MACK2014, you are so correct.
My heart and prayers are so with this family.
MACK2014
almost 4 years ago
168 Comments
OFFICER KOKAB... YOU CAN NOW HOLD YOUR LITTLE GIRL FOR ALL ETERNITY..
dinapooh
almost 4 years ago
532 Comments
My heart goes out to this family for both tragic losses and my prayers are with you.
rwhite
almost 4 years ago
728 Comments
My prayers are with the family this whole turn of events is just completely un-thinkable
denise65
almost 4 years ago
2710 Comments
Sara,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know it's hard to understand why God does what he does sometimes but he has his reasons. I believe that your daughter, Lilly Nicole, is an Angel and she is with God now. My faith tells me that she is with her Daddy too. That's my personal belief. I hope you fine comfort in those words. May God be with you and your family and comfort you and give you strength in the difficult days ahead.
UNIT111D
almost 4 years ago
478 Comments
bump wildlifeben
ERIC4536
almost 4 years ago
534 Comments
How sad. My prayers to the family.