The Origins of Project Blue Light
Project Blue Light began with a simple idea about 37 years ago, when a Pennsylvania woman put blue candles in her living room window to honor her son-in-law, a Philadelphia police officer who died in the line of duty.
Ever since then, Project Blue Light has grown into a nationwide initiative to honor the officers who protect us as well as memorialize those officers who have fallen doing that job.
Join In for the Project Blue Light Ceremony
The 17th Annual Sioux Falls Project Blue Light ceremony is happening at the Empire Mall Center Court on Wednesday, November 4th, from 6:30 to 8 PM. This event not only honors the law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but also recognizes and supports their families.
Here in South Dakota, Project Blue Light remembers over 70 officers who have given their lives. At the ceremony, each officer’s name is read aloud to ensure they are never forgotten…