County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman together with District Attorney Anne Donnelly, Legislator Denise Ford, Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, SOA President Ricky Frassetti, DAI President John Winghaus, PBA President Thomas Shevlin, and other leaders of Nassau Police stood in solidarity on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative and Executive Building as they illuminated the dome Blue, to pay tribute to the memory of NYPD officer Jason Rivera and pray for police officer Wilbert Mora who is fighting for his life after being shot responding to a domestic call in Harlem.
A member of the NCPD Police Emerald Society Pipe Band played Amazing Grace as the County Executive Blakeman called for a moment of silence and prayer.
“The intentional murder and critical wounding of two of New York’s Finest is another sad day for our nation,” County Blakeman said.
County Executive Blakeman said. “Our men and women in blue place their lives on the line every second of the day to protect, serve and sacrifice for all residents and communities.
"It is time and long overdue for the nation to stand by all police officers and recognize them for the dangerous and difficult jobs they do every day.” Blakeman continued. “Our prayers and support go out to both officers, their families, and all members of the NYPD, we stand with you.”