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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.
wildlifeben
almost 3 years ago
96 Comments
I am so sorry, I wish there was a way to help . . . Thoughts and prayers to all
Jimp2468
almost 3 years ago
420 Comments
A tragic way for a father to meet his Daughter, My thoughts and Prayers to the Family and Tampa Police Officers.
CPD82
almost 3 years ago
466 Comments
damn! how much more tradgedy is this family going to have to endur
RoyalVT
almost 3 years ago
604 Comments
RIP Lilly and Jeffrey.
cp3409
almost 3 years ago
56 Comments
May they both rest in peace.
uncledennis1
almost 3 years ago
22238 Comments
RIP Little One.
Anonymous
almost 3 years ago
My thoughts and prayers are with Sara Kocab and the family.
AKangel
almost 3 years ago
4824 Comments
Rest in Peace Little Lilly Nicole, Daddy will hold and keep you along with our Lord. God Bless your mommy Sara, may the Lord rap his arms around her and hold her tight, Prayers to the family and friends.
CUFFEM3232
almost 3 years ago
320 Comments
Shieldman and Pinkangel said it best. In nomine patri, et filli, et spiritus sancti!
Irishcop1961
almost 3 years ago
36854 Comments
Rest in Peace Little Angel Lilly Nicole.
pinkangel29
almost 3 years ago
10034 Comments
My Heart goes out to Sara and her Family, Prayer's are on the way..... Father give her the strength to make it through all of this in Jesus name AMEN.
theshieldman2000
almost 3 years ago
578 Comments
Ill fall to my knees and pray for the Lords strength to be delivered to this Young Lady and her Family and Friends. My heart aches for them, but take comfort in knowing that Lilly Nicole is with her father, who is with our father, who lives for all eternity in heaven.
KAICHARESE
almost 3 years ago
2784 Comments
praying for this family
Chapman38
almost 3 years ago
622 Comments
I can't imagine the troubles this young woman is facing.. I just hope she has the strength and ability to push on.. I know I probably wouldn't be able to to be honest..
Whalewatcher
almost 3 years ago
9782 Comments
Lily, you get to be with your daddy now. Prayers and best wishes to Sarah Kocab.