ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers.

Officer Jose Vidal of the agency's Airport K-9 Unit died on Tuesday from health-related complications. He was 61 years old.

What we know:

According to his obituary , Vidal was a veteran of the United States Marines and worked for Delta before joining the Atlanta Police Department.

Outside his public service, Vidal is described as being an amazing guitar player with a passion for music.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, his four children, and two grandchildren.

What they're saying:

"Officer Vidal faithfully served the people of Atlanta with dedication, professionalism, and integrity," the police department wrote on Facebook. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to Officer Vidal’s family, fri

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