OCPD Officers Participate in Statewide Torch Run Relay in Support for the Special Olympics Maryland 25
On June 6, 2011, members of the Ocean City Police Department and the Maryland State Police took part in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Relay for Special Olympics Maryland. Over 60 officers escorted and protected the Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” as it made its way from 27
This year marks the 26
th Annual Summer Gamesth Street and the Boardwalk to North Division Street. The “Flame of Hope” will continue to travel toward the opening of the 40th Anniversary Summer Games at Towson University, June 10-12.th anniversary of the Maryland Torch Run, a movement that began in 1986 with a handful of officers raising $5,000, and has grown into a year-round effort that involves officers from all 50 states and numerous countries. Since its inception, the law enforcement community worldwide has taken very seriously its role as “Guardians of the Flame,” and the Relay is an important and celebrated part of every Special Olympics competition.
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Thanks Joe I am pictured with the team here at 27th Street and the Boards.
This is the Eastern leg which begins here and goes to the Bay Bridge thru the week; meeting with Western Shore Units at the Bay Bridge. The team picks up County City and State units as we travel to the Bridge raising money, hope and awareness to Special Olympians of Maryland, and rallying in Towson State University with all Maryland teams for the Openning games for Special Olympics.
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