Sadness and pride: the outburst of the widow of the prime minister who was killed in an operation in the Royal Jordanian army

“Sadness and pride.” This is how Jessica Michelle Araujo was (with teary eyes)Featured image), 34 years old, expressed his feelings after the seventh-day mass in honor of the police officers killed during the clashes in the massive operation carried out in the Alemão and Benha complexes, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

She is the widow of the third sergeant of the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ), 39-year-old Heber Carvalho da Fonseca, one of the victims of the most deadly police action in the state’s history.

Heber has worked at PMERJ for 17 years and has made no secret of his pride in being associated with the company. He was known for the phrase he always said before any mission: “No one’s going to stop us,” and he would tell his wife that if he died in the line of duty, he would be left doing what he loved most.

“good guy”

Heber was surrounded by friends, widely known in the company, and loved by all. According to Jessica, who is still trying to come to terms with the “widow” title, he was a “good man.”

“He left a legacy to his children, to his friends, to everyone, to Brazil. Today, Brazil watches everything he did, everything he fought for society,” he added.

“We live one day at a time. There are ups and downs. What comforts me, what gives me the strength to continue, is the legacy he left, the fact that he died defending the community, working honestly,” he recalls, trying to contain his emotions.

Jessica now lives with her two children. She said the family had always been very close, and the loss only strengthened the bond. “Now I am for them, moving forward and feeling Heber’s presence close by, helping to continue his legacy.”

When Jessica was asked about the search for justice, she answered with clear clarity that she believes that when you sow goodness, you reap goodness. He pointed out: “I do not need justice. Whoever sows evil will inevitably reap evil.”

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Third Sergeant Heber Carvalho da Fonseca, 39 years old – Pop

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“Bob’s hero”

Heber was buried and buried on 30 October. The column was present at the funeral ceremony, which was marked by the emotions of more than 100 people, including family, friends and brothers wearing military uniform.

During the final tribute, the Commander-in-Chief of the Military Police in Rio de Janeiro, Colonel Marcelo de Menezes, knelt before the soldier’s children and carefully handed them the folded Brazilian flag.

“You have a father who is a role model. A hero not only for you, but for all of Brazil. I promise you that he will never be forgotten.”

The video spread on social media and caused a huge uproar among Internet users.

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“We will never forget”: The Colonel sympathizes with the children of the deceased Prime Minister

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More than 100 people attended the ceremony

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Heber was buried in the Jardim da Saudade Cemetery

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The massive operation resulted in the killing of three more police officers

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“Keep praying”

On the day of the operation, the widow shared the last messages she exchanged with her husband on social media. In the version posted to Instagram Stories, Jessica revealed that she exchanged messages with Heber while he was still participating in the event.

It was exactly 10:10 a.m. on October 28 when Jessica sent a message asking if her husband was okay and stated that she was praying for him. After about 40 minutes, he replied, “I’m fine. Keep praying.” That was the last time the Prime Minister responded to messages.

The messages Jessica sent later showed concern, and the five-plus missed calls revealed the desperation of those who already felt the worst.

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