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Children of Suffolk officer killed in crash receive grant

Bayport Beach Park dedicated to Suffolk County Police

Photo credit: Kathy Kmonicek/Kathy Kmonicek | Bayport Beach Park dedicated to Suffolk County Police Officer, Glen Ciano, a Bayport resident who was killed by an alleged drunken driver when responding to a call. After the ceremony, Officer Ciano's wife, Sue (right) shares a moment with her children, Samantha and Dan. (October 1, 2009)

A charity has donated $40,000 toward college education costs for the children of a Suffolk police officer who died while on duty when an alleged drunken driver's car collided with his cruiser last winter.

The Silver Shield Foundation on Tuesday announced the grants to 22-year veteran Officer Glen Ciano's college-age children, Samantha and Dan.

"Providing these educational funds is a...

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