The 2nd Annual Law Enforcement Officers Family Fun Day
PDF VersionThe Second Annual Law Enforcement Officers Family Fun Day presented by Proly, Laporte & Mulligan, P. A. and a long list of local business sponsors which can be viewed at www.leofunday.com. was held at the FOP Lodge #29 on Saturday, April 25th.
Nearly 500 meals were served by Hungry Harry’s BBQ and over 675 people passed through the gate to attend this event which is intended to thank Pasco County’s Law Enforcement Officers and their families for their service to our community.
The focus on family fun included a visit from 3 characters from the movie, Frozen. Olaf, Elsa and Anna were a huge hit and many pictures were taken! Pony rides, face painting, water slide, bouncy houses, etc. were among the many activities to entertain little and big kids. Door prizes of a week’s get-away at a vacation condo near Disney donated by the Laportes and a gas grille from Lowe’s were special surprises. Adams Arms, an Odessa weapons manufacturer donated a brand new AR-15 which was raffled for almost $1,100.00
The Sheriff’s Office had a SWAT vehicle, motorcycle and helicopter on display for the kids to get their pictures taken on. A K-9 demonstration wowed the crowd as they saw the dog in action. The Sheriff’s Mounted Posse also had their horses there. Before the event ended a memorial and celebration of life was held through a balloon release in honor of Trooper Chelsea Richard, who was killed in May 2014 in the line of duty. After Amazing Grace was played to a tearful crowd by Robert Larcom, Trooper Richard’s 5 year old son, Clayton, directed the release of the balloons with a big “GO!â€
Similar to last year, after the expenses for this event are taken care of, the remaining funds are donated to the Pasco Fallen Officer Memorial and Benefit Foundation. Pasco is the only county in Florida with no permanent memorial dedicated to its Fallen Officers.
With all the controversy that surrounds law enforcement in our country these days, it is important to remember that these dedicated men and women put their lives on the line every day in service to our community to keep us safe and secure.
Now we begin the plans for the 3rd Annual LEO Family Fun Day! Anyone interested in sponsoring this event with us can call our office.
