ANNUAL OPERATION BLUE LIGHT CEREMONY TO KICK OFF THIRD FRIDAY AT GOB TOMORROW AT 5:30 PM

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. and Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. have ordered a single blue light candle be placed in Government Office Building windows during the holiday season. This is the 3rd year the building has displayed these blue lights.

Operation Blue Light has grown steadily across America as a way of remembering officers that lost their lives in the line of duty. It began in 1988, when the mother-in-law of a Philadelphia police officer killed in the line of duty told COPS (Concerns of Police Survivors) members that she would place a blue light in her window over the holidays in memory of her son-in-law. She thought others might like to share her idea. This idea is now her legacy. Nationwide thousands of blue lights shine in support of law enforcement during the holidays.

Pollitt and Ireton added that, “The blue lights also honor those who serve us in law enforcement every day. As Mayor and County Executive we have become acutely aware of the hazards of this dangerous profession. We should all have great appreciation for what these officers do for us. We encourage all our citizens, businesses, and churches to display a blue candle in a window this holiday season to show our support for these men and women.”

This November Third Friday will be dedicated to Dr. Douglas I. Smith - musician, arts advocate, teacher, downtown merchant, and enthusiastic participant in Third Friday. Doug made many people smile with his quick wit and his boundless enthusiasm for the arts and for Downtown Salisbury. The Operation Blue Light ceremony will take place at the Government Office Building at 5:30. At 6:00 the Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council and Salisbury Arts & Entertainment Committee will present a special musical tribute in Doug's memory. The concert will feature performances by the Parkside High School Concert Choir, Wicomico Middle School Band, St. James AME Zion Church Mass Choir and its Sisters in Christ Liturgical Dance Ministry. There will also be crafts and other activities for children.

Please join us to remember and celebrate the life of a true artist and friend who brought much to the Salisbury community. A reminder of some current events at Salisbury University!

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