Over $30k raised for fallen officer’s children in less than 24 hours

Over $31,000 has been raised for the late Sgt. Alexander Vazquez’s surviving children.

According to the GoFundMe page, the North Bergen Police Department and PBA Local 18 have started the fundrasier page in memoriam to Vazquez.

“In an effort to establish a scholarship fund to support his children, we ask you to give what you can to ensure that his children may succeed as best they can despite the void left by the loss of Sgt. Vazquez,” reads the fundraiser’s description.

Sgt. Vazquez was a father of four, ages one to eleven.

The fundraiser was started by Lieutenant Michael Vitali and had a goal of $20,000. The goal was passed in less than 24 hours.

You may contribute by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/family-of-sergeant-vazquez