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Fallen local hero

Most people in the Michigan county of Oakland were still fast asleep in the early hours of 23 November 2017.

Turkeys waiting to be roasted, potatoes ready to be peeled, America was ready to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Yet for County Sheriff Deputy Eric Overall, 50, it was just another day at work.

The veteran cop, with 22 years of service under his belt, was on duty.

He loved his job. Married and with kids of his own, Eric was passionate about helping young people.

He worked as a school resource officer and acted like

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