The Ronnie Williams Foundation invites everyone to come join and honor Delaware Police Officers and their Families with a Night of Baseball, Fun and Fireworks.

Wilmington- On Friday, June 17, 2011 at 7:05 p.m., the Wilmington Blue Rocks stands will be filled with local police officers and their families for a night of remembering and honoring those who serve and protect. As a special highlight of the evening, fans will enjoy a post-game fireworks display sponsored by the Delaware State Police Federal Credit Union.

“Police Night at the Blue Rocks” is an annual event presented by the Ronnie Williams Foundation and hosted by the Blue Rocks.

Jennifer Hawkins, Co-Founder of the Ronnie Williams Foundation said, "It will be a night that recognizes the sacrifices all Delaware police officers make every day".

This year there will be pre-game police demonstrations from Delaware State Troopers, Wilmington, New Castle County, Capitol and several other police agencies. Antique police cars and the New Castle County Police Mounted Unit will be on parade, in addition to a multi-agency honor guard performance with the Delaware Police Pipe & Drums. There will be displays throughout the stadium and raffle tickets on sale for a big screen TV with proceeds benefiting the Ronnie Williams Foundation.

The Ronnie Williams Foundation is named for 16 year veteran Delaware State Trooper Ronald Williams, Jr. who passed away in 2002. The Foundation supports local police agencies by providing funds for programs. They also give annual scholarships to area high school seniors. In honor of Police Night, The Officer Chad Spicer Heroes Scholarship deadline has been extended to July 1st.

To find out more about the foundation or to apply for scholarships, please visit www.thergwfoundation.org

A portion of the pre-game ticket orders will benefit the Ronnie Williams Foundation. To order tickets for Police Night at the Blue Rocks, please visit www.bluerocks.com or www.thergwfoundation.org

Game time is 7:05 p.m. with gates opening and demonstrations beginning at 6:00 p.m. TV raffle with take place during the 7th inning stretch and fireworks will follow the game.

Contacts:

The Ronnie Williams Foundation
Jennifer Hawkins - Executive Director, 302-893-0177, jhawkins@thergwfoundation.org

Delaware State Police
Sgt Paul Shavack - Public Information Officer, 302.659-2349, Cell: 302.841.2553, paul.shavack@state.de.us

Wilmington Blue Rocks
Dave Arthur, Director of Marketing, (302) 888-5357, darthur@bluerocks.com

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