A retired Cincinnati police officer who had brain cancer has died.The Cincinnati Police Department confirmed the news on Monday of the death of veteran officer Thomas Haas in a tweet saying: "Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of our dear brother…. No more pain #Haasstrong."Haas retired from the Cincinnati Police Department in October after 29 years with the department.In 2021, Haas went through chemotherapy and radiation after surgery to remove a brain tumor back in September 2020.Haas received so much love and support from the community and his fellow police officers.Related video above: Cincinnati police union raising money to help veteran officer battling brain cancerOver the summer, Haas got to throw out the first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds' Fire and Police Appreciation night.In November, a Cincinnati sergeant ran a 10K in honor of Haas.The officer has mentored many people throughout his years of service, including Sgt. Marcus Sherman. Sherman became injured on the job last year and sidelined him from his job. Police said this caused him to lose motivation and gain some weight.Sherman was inspired by Haas' fight against brain cancer so he decided to train for the Cincinnati Thanksgiving 10K.Sherman ended up running the race decked out in a sweatshirt with Haas's name and photo on it as well as signatures from other Cincinnati officers.Sherman provided a message to Haas at the race saying he was thinking about him and that he loved him. Sherman told Haas to stay strong and keep fighting.
A retired Cincinnati police officer who had brain cancer has died.
The Cincinnati Police Department confirmed the news on Monday of the death of veteran officer Thomas Haas in a tweet saying: "Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of our dear brother…. No more pain #Haasstrong."
Haas retired from the Cincinnati Police Department in October after 29 years with the department.
In 2021, Haas went through chemotherapy and radiation after surgery to remove a brain tumor back in September 2020.
Haas received so much love and support from the community and his fellow police officers.
Related video above: Cincinnati police union raising money to help veteran officer battling brain cancer
Over the summer, Haas got to throw out the first pitch at the Cincinnati Reds' Fire and Police Appreciation night.
In November, a Cincinnati sergeant ran a 10K in honor of Haas.
The officer has mentored many people throughout his years of service, including Sgt. Marcus Sherman. Sherman became injured on the job last year and sidelined him from his job. Police said this caused him to lose motivation and gain some weight.
Sherman was inspired by Haas' fight against brain cancer so he decided to train for the Cincinnati Thanksgiving 10K.
Sherman ended up running the race decked out in a sweatshirt with Haas's name and photo on it as well as signatures from other Cincinnati officers.
Sherman provided a message to Haas at the race saying he was thinking about him and that he loved him. Sherman told Haas to stay strong and keep fighting.
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