Tributes flooding in for Staffordshire police officer who died from cancer
Tributes have been flooding in for a Staffordshire Police officer after her death from breast cancer.
Messages of love and support were posted on Twitter from all over the world for PC Karen Bloor, who worked as a dog handler for the force.
The mother-of-two had been battling the disease for nearly seven years and sadly lost her fight on Tuesday.
Her emergency service colleagues gathered to remember PC Bloor, who lived near Stafford, at 11pm on Tuesday.
Among those paying tribute on Twitter was Chief Inspector John Owen, who spoke warmly about PC Bloor.
He said: "Sadly, our shift 2 dog handler, loved and treasured by so many people across our force and beyond, has lost her battle with cancer.
"Reading the tributes, stories and absolute heartbreak people are feeling show how much she was loved and adored."
'Devastating loss'
Chief Constable Gareth Morgan said: "Great cop. Brilliant dog handler. Loved by family, friends and colleagues.
"Fund-raiser extraordinaire for @StaffsRetiredPD and loads of people.
"Big fan of lemon meringue. Devastating loss to so many at Staffordshire Police and beyond."
PC Bloor was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2014.
Refusing to let the news defeat her, she set herself a goal to complete 12 fundraising challenges in 12 months and raise £10,000 in the process.
As well as the sporting events, she also offered support and inspiration to others dealing with breast cancer including motivational speaking events and accompanying women for wig fittings.
In July 2015, she had a double mastectomy, but was unable to have reconstructive surgery because her job requires her to wear body armour.
In 2018, she supported fashion students who were designing clothes for people in a similar situation and said she wanted to make them widely available.
She was supported in all her events by friends, family and colleagues who she refers to as her 'army of angels'.
A fundraising page set up on behalf of Karen has now raised £25,671 as donations continue to flood in following the news of her death.
To find out more and to donate, go to justgiving.com/army-ofangels.
