Jordan’s beloved dancing policeman Hazza Thnebat passes away
28-06-2016 06:23 AM
Ammon News - AMMONNEWS - The Jordanian Warrant Officer, Hazza Thneibat, passed away early morning on Tuesday, in the King Hussein Medical Center, Amman, Jordan , albawaba published.
Thneibat was transferred to hospital few days before because of a sudden health disinclination.
Thneibat, the most famous traffic officer in Jordan, was known for his dance moves which he used to direct traffic at busy intersections in Jordan's capital Amman. He received many awards and prizes, and was honoured by King Abdullah II.
Hazza Abd El-Hammed Thneibat began his service in public security in 1966, serving until 1984. He was married three times, two who passed away, and he provided for 12 people.
Social media has reacted to the loss of Jordan's most famous dancing police man, with Thneibat's name trending on twitter and entertainers such as Ahmad M. Massad saying "The love story between you and organizing traffic doesn't end... And now you've left us, you who drew smiles on the faces of Jordanian people."
Massad added that Thneibat was "an example to every traffic cop" and "taught everyone about the possibility to become creative and distinctive in whatever you do."