Polar Bear Plunge 2017 for Special Olympics
Uniting for the plunge
Throughout Seaside Heights during the hours lead-
ing up to the plunge, the landscape was heavily dot-
ted with shirts showing that American flag with a blue
stripe down the middle. Apparently, the plunging pub-
lic wanted to emphasize that blue lives matter and
support PBA members on a day when so many of them
were supporting kids with special needs.
The show of unity and support could be seen prom-
inently where members of Lyndhurst Local 202 gath-
ered for their pre-plunge prep. This group once again
participated under the flag of Lyndhurst Public Safety,
bringing together law enforcement, firefighters and
EMS personnel. A member of Rutherford Local 300
even joined the team, as well as an officer from NYPD.
Lyndhurst Public Safety has participated for several
years, and this year the team made up shirts with the
blue line leading into a red line, and the EMS logo down
the middle. The design was created to show how Lynd-
hurst Public Safety always comes together. During the
summer, they all participate in “Dunk a First Respond-
er” to raise money for Special Olympics and other char-
ities.
“We have a good crew,” stated Local 202 member
Kevin Breslin, who was making his 15th plunge. “Every-
body sticks together. It’s a family of law enforcement,
fire and EMS. We have a good time for a good cause.” d
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