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CITY C F I IAMI FLC RICA ODISTRICT 3
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ
CAE July 7, 2000
SUBJECT Agenda Item
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On August 1985, five-year-old Bernabe Ramirez was killed by a stray bullet while
playing at Riverside Park. Following this tragedy, a monument was built in the park as
a memorial. Unfortunately, someone under the influence of alcohol and narcotics
severely damaged the monument. The Miami Association of Firefighters Local 587, the
city of Miami Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation Departments, Vecinos en Accion and
artist Ramon Lago are working together to rebuild this memorial. Therefore, I
respectfully request that this commission consider the gift of the sculpture from Ramon
Lago to the City of Miami Riverside Park. I appreciate your attention in this matter.
Cc: Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator
Albert Ruder, Parks & Recreation Department Director
JLL-12-2000 16:56 COMMISSIONER SANCHEZ305 250 5386 P.02
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Mii Association of Fire erighters
I®: F local 587.Organized October, 1938
2980 N.W. South River Drive - Miami, Florida 33125-1146
cic�.o (305) 633-3442 - Fax (305) 633-3935
Thomas M. Gabriel, President - Joe Bums, Secretary -Treasurer
Affiliated with: Intemational Association of Fire Fighters a American Federation of Labor
Congress of. Industrial Organizations - Florida Professional Firefighters - South Florida Council of Fire Fighters
Commissioner Joe Sanchez
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FI. 331.33
Dear Commissioner Sanchez,
On August, 1995, five year old Bemabe Ramirez died as a result of a stray bullit
from a gang fight at Riverside Park. Following this tragedy, a monument was built
in the park as a memorial. Unfortunately, someone under the influence of alcohol
and narcotics severely damaged the monument.
The Miami Association of Firefighters Local 587, in conjunction with the City of
Miami Fire, Police, Parks and Recreation Departments, Vecinos en Accion, and
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Local 587 :wiith k Miami. Fire Department:,wilt-dotialt,the,:laborao. prepare pare -the,,
for the.sculpture .being donated :by.Mr.: Lagm: f
Since Riverside Park is in your district, we'would ilk® you to present WhOpfore.
the July 20th commissionp"ting for.theirappr_oval. If you have any questions,
please contact me at our office 305-633-3442 or at my pager 305-886-5874.
Thank you in advance.
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Second Vice President
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