Police officer Manoel and his son Roberto Personal archive/Disclosure The death of civil police officer Manoel Raimundo Leite dos Santos, which occurred on Sunday (26), generated great commotion in Amapá. He was 62 years old, was off duty and playing with his 8-year-old son on the edge of the Araxá neighborhood, in Macapá, when he was murdered. The case mobilized family, friends, the local community and security forces. Manoel dedicated almost 40 years to the Civil Police, working mainly in Calçoene. Father of four children, he was known for his simplicity, humility and dedication in everything he did. In addition to police work, he also stood out in football and rural life. ? Click here to follow the g1 AP channel on WhatsApp Inspiration to pursue a career To g1, the son, Cel. Roberto Santos said he decided to become a firefighter inspired by his father's example. "In the police field, he was always an exemplary police officer. He often resolved incidents through conversation, dialogue, without using violence. This attracted a lot of attention and inspired me. Because of his honesty and the way he acted, I thought: I have to pursue this career", he said. Football and community life Roberto remembers that his father was always present at the city's football tournaments and championships. "He was always present at the championships, whether playing or training. Football was one of the ways he connected with the community", he said. Cheese production and animal husbandry Manoel also maintained a farm in the town of Irineu, where he produced artisanal cheese and raised cattle, pigs and chickens. "He made the cheese himself and brought it to the municipality. Sometimes he sold it, sometimes he donated it. It was a way of contributing to the city", said Roberto. READ MORE: Weapon of a police officer killed in Macapá is recovered and another teenager is apprehended Crime against a civil police officer in Macapá was committed by teenagers linked to the FTA faction What is known and what remains to be clarified about the death of a civil police officer in Amapá Civil police officer is shot dead in the South Zone of Macapá Police officer murdered in Macapá Sejusp/Disclosure Proposed tribute to the police officer Calçoene's delegate, Michael Duarte, stated that Manoel was more than a city police officer: it was part of the local identity. He said he will propose that the new police station be named after the agent. "He dedicated almost 40 years to the Civil Police. In Calçoene, he was not just a police officer, he was the face of the city. He always wanted to be here. He was a fantastic professional, everyone loved him within the Civil team. He was an incredible man. His fight will not be in vain, we will continue fighting... and I will work so that the new police station is called Manoel Raimundo", said Duarte. In a farewell tone, the son stated what he would say to his father if he could see him again. “I would thank him for everything he did for me, for all the teachings and for him being part of my life.” The police officer was buried this Tuesday (28), in the municipality of Calçoene, amid tributes and commotion from family, friends and the local community. Civil police officer is shot dead on Sunday afternoon in the Araxá neighborhood, in Macapá VIDEOS with news from Amapá: