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Abilene blood drive honors Officer Rodney Holder's legacy
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk Ava Davis , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It is the 15th annual iteration of the drive, which was established to pay tribute to Rodney Holder.
A memorial blood drive is underway in Abilene , honoring the legacy of a fallen police officer. The event, which started on Tuesday, aims to bring the community together to help save lives. It is the 15th annual iteration of the drive, which was established to pay tribute to Rodney Holder.
Holder was a longtime blood donor and an officer with the Abilene Police Department who was killed in the line of duty. Further details about the memorial blood drive can be found through local news sources, including KTAB and KRBC.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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