They waived their right to remain silent!
Community members and elected officials praised local law enforcement heroes during the 11th annual Police Appreciation Luncheon: Honoring Our Everyday Heroes at Cats on the Bay in Sheepshead Bay on Dec. 2. The event — hosted by the Be Proud Foundation — honored those in blue from various precincts in Southern Brooklyn and the department headquarters in Manhattan, and the love was well-received, said one community affairs officer.
“It was great to be honored, and it was a fun event,” said Police Officer Danny Chiu from the 61st Precinct.
Locals performed for New York’s Finest, including a musical duo who gave a moving rendition of some patriotic tunes, said foundation founder Raisa Chernina.
“It was great. A 9-year-old, she sang ‘God Bless America,’ and the older lady — she won the grandmother competition — she played violin,” Chernina said referring to the foundation’s annual talent show for ladies of a certain age.
The luncheon also served appreciation cakes with “Thank you NYPD!” in icing on them for the men and women in blue — but the officers exercised some self-control and brought the cake back to the precinct to share with everyone, said Chiu.
“We brought it back to the precinct so everyone could enjoy,” he said.
