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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Hello, I don't often find myself on sites like this, however I am starting a Long Island based police support group for Police Officers, Police Officer's families, Friends and general supporters, and I know that this forum has a wide reach of people from Long Island. Our goal is to eventually have a couple family type events every year starting with a Candle light vigil for fallen officers which will hopefully take place in the near future. I am asking for any and all support because we have been told that this is "too political". We are not asking for money or donations, only support. This is not advertising or soliciting business. Thank you very much, and a link to our Facebook page is as follows.
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=380495512075332
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LIVINMYDREAM
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
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Erin
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
this is AWESOME !!!!!! 
Thank you so much for doing this !
ETA: If you need any help with anything I would love to !!
Message edited 8/26/2014 9:55:16 AM.
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| Posted 8/26/14 9:53 AM |
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Just share the page with people who support the police living on Long Island and we will update it with the events and such, thank you so much.
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| Posted 8/26/14 9:57 AM |
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LIVINMYDREAM
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
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Erin
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
Just share the page with people who support the police living on Long Island and we will update it with the events and such, thank you so much.
Done 
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| Posted 8/26/14 10:00 AM |
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DaniJude
You're My Home <3
Member since 11/06 14815 total posts
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Danielle
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
Hello, I don't often find myself on sites like this, however I am starting a Long Island based police support group for Police Officers, Police Officer's families, Friends and general supporters, and I know that this forum has a wide reach of people from Long Island. Our goal is to eventually have a couple family type events every year starting with a Candle light vigil for fallen officers which will hopefully take place in the near future. I am asking for any and all support because we have been told that this is "too political". We are not asking for money or donations, only support. This is not advertising or soliciting business. Thank you very much, and a link to our Facebook page is as follows.
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=380495512075332
You should look into NEW YORK METRO COPS CHAPTER -- COPS is "Concerns of Police Survivors". They are funded, a big group, grassroots, and would probably like to partner to get these things off the ground - like a candelight vigil.
Thanks for doing this.
If I may make one suggestion - whichever route you go, whether you choose to reach out to COPS or not, please include support for INJURED in the line of duty officers. Too often they "slip through the cracks" because they didn't lose their life -- but many of them have to live with life-altering injuries, many of them have lost much of the FUNCTIONALITY of their lives. So, that should be considered. And many of them have "grieving" children who miss their parent the way they once were before they were hurt by a "bad person".
Just food for thought. There are so many support groups and camps and therapeutic things out there for kids of fallen officers but when my nephew really needed it most, when his father was put in a wheelchair and rendered speechless, it was "sorry, we don't have anything for him".
One day, when I hit lotto, I want to create something... something that will include EVERYONE - injured, killed, etc. and won't turn anyone away.
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| Posted 8/26/14 10:12 AM |
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Absolutely. This is a support group for all police and police families, active, retired, injured, resigned, whoever. I appreciate the support and I will try not to let anyone slip through the cracks. Quite often cops are so used to seeing the worst of the worst that they forget that there are people out there that support them and that other cops and their families care about them. I just want to set up some type of group or network that let's people know that we are here for them. Thank you very much I will reach out to them and I appreciate your support.
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| Posted 8/26/14 10:17 AM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
will check out your page when i get home tonight!
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| Posted 8/26/14 11:44 AM |
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noworlater
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Now!
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Much needed
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| Posted 8/26/14 9:38 PM |
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RainaK
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
This is so great that you're doing this!
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| Posted 8/26/14 9:40 PM |
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luvmotherhood
california dreamin'
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love my family!
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
We are currently raising money for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling Thin Blue Island T-Shirts which were designed to represent pride in our police and our Long Island police community. Any support is greatly appreciated. The shirts were designed for our support the police event/candle light vigil which will be announced this week. Thank You again.
https://www.booster.com/thinblueisland
Message edited 9/1/2014 12:40:17 AM.
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| Posted 9/1/14 12:38 AM |
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KittyKatCopper
missing my handsome boy
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
I went & liked the FB page..and saw a lot of my LEO friends are already members...keep up the good work on keeping those who keep the peace & sacrifice weekends, holidays & missing family events for the safety of strangers in a positive light!
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| Posted 9/1/14 2:36 PM |
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
We are currently raising money for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling Thin Blue Island T-Shirts which were designed to represent pride in our police and our Long Island police community. Any support is greatly appreciated. The shirts were designed for our support the police event/candle light vigil which will be announced this week. Thank You again.
https://www.booster.com/thinblueisland
just wondering, I thought you stated you were not asking for $$ just support by spreading the word, but you are selling your shirts to raise money. BEFORE anyone gets upset with my question, I come from a line of police officers, but when we receive calls asking for donations for police organizations, we know something is up because the police department never solicits.
Just concerned.
Message edited 9/1/2014 2:53:32 PM.
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| Posted 9/1/14 2:52 PM |
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
I appreciate you're concern, and I would encourage everyone not to give any money to anyone over the phone, because as the saying goes, "If a cop calls you and asks you for money, it's not a cop, it's a con" I am not soliciting anything. The 2 dollars per shirt (approximately) is being donated to The National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund, which is a national organization in Washington DC, where they have Police Week every year, which I encourage everyone to attend. It is a legitimate 501c3 charity organization which helps to preserve a national memorial and national memorial services for fallen officers. If you click on the link to the shirt, you can see the link to the website is posted, and the funds go directly to the charity, they don't even touch our (Thin Blue Island) hands. I did this so that there would be less confusion as to where the money was going. Our organization is not large enough nor do we have the resources to run a charity of our own, so I thought the NLEOMF would be the next best thing. Also booster.com which is a subsidiary of Customink.com is a legitimate high quality shirt making business. Their booster.com service allows for discounted prices on shirts providing that a certain amount is donated to a charity, this being a win/win/win. Our organization gets the message out, we provide shirts for people that want to purchase them at a lower rate than normal, and a charity gets some support. I am as skeptical of charities as anyone, so I understand where you are coming from, but I want to assure you that our organization while new and small is run with the utmost integrity. Sorry for any confusion.
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| Posted 9/1/14 3:19 PM |
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LIVINMYDREAM
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/07 833 total posts
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by hmm
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
We are currently raising money for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling Thin Blue Island T-Shirts which were designed to represent pride in our police and our Long Island police community. Any support is greatly appreciated. The shirts were designed for our support the police event/candle light vigil which will be announced this week. Thank You again.
https://www.booster.com/thinblueisland
just wondering, I thought you stated you were not asking for $$ just support by spreading the word, but you are selling your shirts to raise money. BEFORE anyone gets upset with my question, I come from a line of police officers, but when we receive calls asking for donations for police organizations, we know something is up because the police department never solicits.
Just concerned.
This post really irritates me..... Especially with all of the negative publicity the Police are getting right now..... She in no way asked for money at all , just to simply purchase a t shirt where proceeds go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund ... I think that this Organization, on Long Island is much needed , especially now and if you came from a "long line of police officers" , as you stated, you would appreciate it as well.
Only here on LIF is it possible to turn good into a scam time and time again.....   
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| Posted 9/2/14 10:04 AM |
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by LIVINMYDREAM
Posted by hmm
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
We are currently raising money for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling Thin Blue Island T-Shirts which were designed to represent pride in our police and our Long Island police community. Any support is greatly appreciated. The shirts were designed for our support the police event/candle light vigil which will be announced this week. Thank You again.
https://www.booster.com/thinblueisland
just wondering, I thought you stated you were not asking for $$ just support by spreading the word, but you are selling your shirts to raise money. BEFORE anyone gets upset with my question, I come from a line of police officers, but when we receive calls asking for donations for police organizations, we know something is up because the police department never solicits.
Just concerned.
This post really irritates me..... Especially with all of the negative publicity the Police are getting right now..... She in no way asked for money at all , just to simply purchase a t shirt where proceeds go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund ... I think that this Organization, on Long Island is much needed , especially now and if you came from a "long line of police officers" , as you stated, you would appreciate it as well.
Only here on LIF is it possible to turn good into a scam time and time again.....
I see nothing wrong with inquiring. Scams are all over the place and you know there is at least one person out there running a con under the guise of supporting police officers. The OP's explanation should help people feel comfortable. Everyone who donates anywhere has the right to know where their money is going.
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| Posted 9/2/14 10:19 AM |
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cowgirlkate
Twins times TWO!
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
My LEO DH is already a fan of the page. I guess I am behind the times. lol Thanks for sharing.
the page
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| Posted 9/2/14 11:54 AM |
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hmm
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by MrsProfessor
Posted by LIVINMYDREAM
Posted by hmm
Posted by ThinBlueIsland
We are currently raising money for The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund by selling Thin Blue Island T-Shirts which were designed to represent pride in our police and our Long Island police community. Any support is greatly appreciated. The shirts were designed for our support the police event/candle light vigil which will be announced this week. Thank You again.
https://www.booster.com/thinblueisland
just wondering, I thought you stated you were not asking for $$ just support by spreading the word, but you are selling your shirts to raise money. BEFORE anyone gets upset with my question, I come from a line of police officers, but when we receive calls asking for donations for police organizations, we know something is up because the police department never solicits.
Just concerned.
This post really irritates me..... Especially with all of the negative publicity the Police are getting right now..... She in no way asked for money at all , just to simply purchase a t shirt where proceeds go to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund ... I think that this Organization, on Long Island is much needed , especially now and if you came from a "long line of police officers" , as you stated, you would appreciate it as well.
Only here on LIF is it possible to turn good into a scam time and time again.....
I see nothing wrong with inquiring. Scams are all over the place and you know there is at least one person out there running a con under the guise of supporting police officers. The OP's explanation should help people feel comfortable. Everyone who donates anywhere has the right to know where their money is going.
Thank you !! I read it as if they are asking to donate by buying a shirt they sell after she stated the opposite in the first post. PP on this site can donate to whom ever they want. I just felt it sounded odd.
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| Posted 9/2/14 5:23 PM |
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Just an update. The candle light vigil/support the police event is official and is being held on Sunday 9/21/14 at 7pm in John Burns park in Massapequa. Please come and show your support for the law enforcement community of Long Island and the many Law Enforcement officers that live there. Thank You.
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| Posted 9/2/14 6:22 PM |
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Cang822
LIF Zygote
Member since 9/14 32 total posts
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Melissa
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
My husband is NYPD I will def check it out.
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| Posted 9/2/14 6:43 PM |
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MrsPJB2007
MBA at your service!
Member since 7/06 12020 total posts
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
I just want to vouch for this poster and this cause. The person who started the organization and booster for t-shirts works with my husband. This is 100% legitimate and everything is going towards supporting police officers and all MOS. So please join the page and come to the candlelight vigil! I know we will be there.
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| Posted 9/3/14 9:40 AM |
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Bearcat
Love my little girls!!! <3
Member since 6/10 10818 total posts
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Re: To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Posted by MrsPJB2007
I just want to vouch for this poster and this cause. The person who started the organization and booster for t-shirts works with my husband. This is 100% legitimate and everything is going towards supporting police officers and all MOS. So please join the page and come to the candlelight vigil! I know we will be there.
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| Posted 9/3/14 10:03 AM |
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To Police Officers, Police Families, Police supporters and friends
Due to the success of the first fundraiser for the NLEOMF we are doing another one for the NY chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors. We've included both hooded sweatshirts and T-shirts that will be delivered by October 4th, and once again please attend our vigil and support the police event on 9/21/14 at 7pm in Burns Park in Massapequa.
Sweatshirt Link:
www.booster.com/thinblueisland1
t shirt link:
www.booster.com/thinblueisland2
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| Posted 9/6/14 9:27 PM |
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Just a kindly reminder. The support the Police Event and Candle light vigil is tomorrow night at 7:00 pm. Burns Park in Massapequa. Hope to see you all there.Thank You.
Message edited 9/20/2014 5:21:05 PM.
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