Until this weekend, David Kling had never set foot in Texas. He was home in California when five police officers were killed in Downtown Dallas one year ago. He didn't know any of the fallen or their families.
And yet, he feels the pain of their loss like few people can.
Exactly three months and one day after the July 7th shootings, Kling's daughter Lesley Zerebny -- a Palm Springs Police officer -- was gunned down in an ambush style attack.
She'd only been an officer for about two years and had just given birth to a baby girl.
"I determined after my daughter was killed that any opportunity to honor her, I would take," said Kling. "So when the invitation came for Weekend of Honor, I said yes."
He came to Dallas hoping for healing -- and to support others here who are still hurting.
"It's great to spend time with other families that are going through the same things we are," said Kling. "It hasn't even been a year yet for us - and it's great to be here."
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After attending a candlelight vigil Friday that brought tears to his eyes, Kling joined Dallas officers, firefighters, and community members Saturday on a motorcylce ride in honor of the fallen.
"[Dallas Police] Sergeant Willie Ford offered me up his second bike," said Kling. "Basically having a free freeway to ride on was just incredible."
When the ride was over, he caught up with an even larger crowd at Southwest Center Mall -- and together, they all joined hands while standing in the shape of heart.
"I'm going to every event this weekend to show support for the city of Dallas," said Kling.
Kling's daughter is among those being recognized during a special ceremony Sunday at Fair Park.
For information about that event and all Weekend of Honor events, you can visit their website.
