Put a Blue Light in Your Window in Memory of Fallen Police Officers

Dolly Craig’s son-in-law, Philadelphia police officer Danny Gleason, was killed in the line of duty in 1986. In 1988, she told Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S) she would be placing blue lights in her window in memory of Gleason and his wife Pam, who had died in a 1988 car accident.

“The idea has since spread nationwide and has been shared with others,” the Waterford Police Department posted on Facebook. “The color blue symbolizes peace, and the thin blue line associated with law enforcement.”

The Waterford Police Department is comducting a fundraiser for a Law Enforcement Memorial. They are selling blue light bulbs for $5 and are asking community members to put them in their windows to show support for the local police force.

“Starting date for the blue lights to shine in Waterford will be Saturday November 29, and let’s continue to illuminate the blue lights through the holiday season, until January 2, 2015,” police said.

They wrote:

As the line of duty deaths have increased over the past few years now more than ever the blue light is needed as a reminder for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to help those in need.

The blue bulb that you will display will send a dual message. It’s light will shine bright in the night to remember those who have fallen, and for those who continue to protect and serve in your community.

Anyone with questions may call Sgt. Dana Seymour or Officer Ted Krysztofiak at (860) 442-9451.

“Again thank you to everyone that contributes, and we will be traveling around the Waterford Community looking for the residences that have blue light(s) displayed,” police said.

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