Jannus Live holds tribute concert for fallen Tampa police officers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Six bands who play music in the Tampa Bay area performed in an all-day benefit concert at Jannus Live in St. Petersburg.  But this concert was unlike most events.  Every penny raised went to the families of fallen officer's David Curtis and Jeffrey Kocab.

Despite the rain a decent crowd turned out at the popular concert venue to show their support for the officers of Kocab and Curtis.

"Its good to know the community is there to help when a law enforcement officer has passed," said Jay Haaj.

Haaj is a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Deputy who rode in the motorcycle procession at the officer's funeral.  He is also the frontman for Livewire, one of the last rock bands to perform.

Haaj said, "When something like this happens it reminds you of the danger you face everyday doing what we do."

The families also attended the concert.  They quietly sat in a private suite as pop and rock blared from the stage below. 

"There is some comfort in knowing if something should, God-forbid, happen to me in the line of duty, my community would come out and help support my daughter.  It's good to know our community is so generous."