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NEW ORLEANS — The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office paid tribute on Wednesday to those in the department who have died of COVID-19.

White balloons released in front of the sheriff’s office to remember three deputies and a recently retired deputy, who all died within days of each other a year ago this month.

 The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office paid tribute on to those in the department who have died of COVID-19.

The Sheriff’s Department flags will fly at half mast for the rest of this month.