Special to Caloosa Belle Independent
LABELLE -- Each year these handmade wreaths are placed on the resting place of fallen officers on the first Saturday of December.
This program was started by the family of Philadelphia Police Officer John Pawlowski who was killed in the line of duty in 2009.
His family was inspired by the National Wreaths Across America program and wanted to find a way to honor other fallen officers who were interred in the same cemetery with their son. To date the program has grown and is active in 16 states, including Florida.
The wreaths were put together by Bud and Joann Boyer. Mr. Boyer is the Area Coordinator for Southwest Florida. Pictured with the Boyers is Sheriff Steve Whidden.
