In an atmosphere of sorrow, it is being held at this time in the holy church of Agia Triad Kallithea Patras, the funeral of the 29-year-old police officer which he found tragic death in the line of duty.

His parents, brother and partner are devastated.

His people, who waited for Christmas to celebrate his name day with Christos and now will accompany him to his last residence, say goodbye to him with a “why?” on the lips.

The Minister of Citizen Protection Yiannis Oikonomou is present at the funeral procession. He is accompanied by Deputy Minister Kostas Katsafados.

Present at the final farewell are the Chief of the Greek Armed Forces, Lt. Gen. Lazaros Mavropoulos, his colleagues of the Hellenic Armed Forces from Athens, relatives, friends, the leadership of the Local Police and police officers from the services of Patras.

Funeral of a DIAS police officer

The 29-year-old, from the day he was admitted to the Corps, served in Athens in the DIAS team.

The motorcycle he was riding with his 32-year-old colleague collided with a patrol car in front, which stopped abruptly when the driver of the pursued vehicle made a dangerous maneuver. As a result, the father in uniform lost his life and his passenger was seriously injured.

Funeral of a DIAS police officer