‘Flame of Hope’ passes through Murrysville en route to Special Olympics
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Above: Murrysville police Officer Corey Fearon carries the torch for the first leg of the 3-mile Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday along Route 22 in Murrysville.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
A Murrysville police officer takes part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Wednesday along Route 22 in Murrysville. About 500 law enforcement officers participated in the three-day event spanning 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Penn State prior to the Special Olympics.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Federal Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms agents pick up the torch from Murrysville police officers Wednesday along Route 22 to continue the journey to Penn State during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics.
Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Left: A Murrysville police officer takes his turn carrying the torch. About 500 law enforcement officers participated in the three-day event spanning 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Penn State prior to the Special Olympics.
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Law enforcement officers took to Route 22 on Wednesday morning, not looking for speeders but to carry a torch representing the Special Olympics.
The Flame of Hope moved through Murrysville in advance of the Pennsylvania Summer Games at Penn State University starting June 2. Murrysville officers, who have been participating in the torch run for years, as well as North Huntingdon police, Westmoreland County sheriff’s deputies and agents from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, among others, took part in the annual event.
The torch will eventually make it to the opening ceremonies. Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics promotes awareness of local competitions and their importance in the lives of athletes.