Photo of the Week: ‘Thank you, heroes’

Two boys, 9 and 11, hand out goodie bags to show their support for local first responders

October 19, 2021 01:46 PM •

The Bloom Boys get ready to thank first responders.jpg

This week’s photo comes from Police1 columnist Evan Bloom of Syracuse, New York.

In the photos, Bloom’s sons, 9-year-old Benjamin and 11-year-old Isaac, hand out goodie bags to show support for law enforcement. Bloom’s wife, Jodi, baked cupcakes while the boys assembled care packets. Bloom helped spread the word to local first responder agencies.

The day was a total success, said Bloom. Local police, fire and EMS personnel all turned out, along with state troopers.

“We had great fun with our project,” said Benjamin and Isaac. “It is important that all first responders know we are grateful for what they do, and we love them.”

Officers Quinlan and Applebee from the Manlius Police Department with the Bloom Boys.jpg — Manilus Police Officer Quinlan (left) and Officer Applebee pose with Isaac (center left) and Benjamin Bloom.

Calling all police photographers! Police1 needs pictures of you in action or training. Submit a photo – it could be selected as our Photo of the Week. Be sure to include your name, department information and some background information on the photo.

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Every week, we select a Photo of the Week from a Police1 member to feature in our Member Newsletter, Police1’s Instagram page and Police1’s YouTube channel. Photos range from cruisers to copters to K-9s, and everything in between.

The next time you come across something inspiring on duty, take out the camera and submit it to Police1! Remember to include your name, department information and some background on the picture!