Southington Catholic School Students Honor Our Heroes in Blue

The students of Southington Catholic School responded proudly and with joy as they joined so many in the Southington community celebration of Southington Blue Day as their way of honoring and showing their appreciation of the courageous women of the Southington Police and Fire Departments. "The students were so pleased to take part in the collection of hundreds of food and snack item baskets which they presented to those who serve and protect our community." said SCS Prinicipal Eileen Sampiere. 

Visibly moved by the expressions of Southington's Police Officers, SPD Captain Lowell DePalma reported that so many were humbled by the children and the entire community's response to their recognition. DePalma noted that members of the department commented that they were overwhelmed by the response of so many people and community organizations. "So many said they felt a genuine sense of humility and appreciation for just doing their job!" DePalma said. 

Southington Police Officers Michael Fisher (left), and Chad Butler, (center), gratefully accepting gifts of foods and treats collected by the students of Southington Catholic School for the police force to honor Southington Blue Day. At right is Principal Eileen Sampiere. 

Honoring Southington Blue Day, Southington Catholic students presented snack packages and other goodies donated and collected by all the students of Southington Catholic School for members of the Southington Fire Department, (L to R), Firefighters Rick Molleur and Lee Dibble, Battalion Chief Eric Heath and Firefighter Rich Jones of the SFD. In behalf of our Firefighters, Chief Heath expressed the sincere appreciation of the entire SFD.