Lewes Police Chief Thomas Spell, front, and Seaford Police Chief Marshall Craft stand at attention during the playing of the national anthem. They are attending the annual rally to support law enforcement, hosted by Sen. Brian Pettyjohn on The Circle in Georgetown on May 26. RON MACARTHUR PHOTOS
Ron MacArthur
June 3, 2022
Members and supporters of the law enforcement community gathered for a rally on The Circle in Georgetown May 26. The event’s host Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, said it’s important to thank officers in as many ways as possible.
The Georgetown-Millsboro Rotary Club Flags for Heroes fill The Circle in downtown Georgetown.
Officers from local police departments and state agencies attend the rally.
The Rev. Bob Longo prays for “an army of angels” to surround those serving in law enforcement.
Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, who hosts the annual rally to support law enforcement, says it’s important to thank officers in as many ways as we can.
Those attending the law enforcement appreciation rally salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1105 representative Roger Rose, center, presents appreciation awards to Delaware State Police training officers Ronald Voshell, left, and Lewis Briggs III. He presented awards to every police agency and all DSP barracks.
Sussex County Councilman John Rieley of Millsboro said his son recently graduated from the police academy and will work for the Millsboro Police Department.
District 18 Sen. Dave Wilson says it’s time for each citizen to stand tall to support those in uniform.
Georgetown attorney Juilanne Murray, Republican candidate for Delaware attorney general, talks to the crowd on The Circle. She talked about officers who are the thin blue line. “They put their lives on the line everyday and we can’t thank them enough,” she said.