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Project Blue Light remembers fallen first responders EVENT ALSO SUPPORTS THOSE STILL SERVING BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
HAZEL PARK — Deputy Bradley Reckling, of the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office, was killed this past summer confronting alleged car thieves he had tracked from Madison Heights to Detroit. He was among the fallen heroes honored at the 2024 Southeast Michigan Project Blue Light ceremony, which recognizes those who died in the line of duty. See BLUE LIGHT on page 10A
The Detroit Police Department Honor Guard presents a wreath in honor of fallen first responders during the Project Blue Light ceremony at St. Justin Church in Hazel Park Dec. 3. Photo by Erin Sanchez
Goodfellows collect toys, clothes for kids this holiday MADISON HEIGHTS — “No child without a Christmas” is the motto of the Madison Heights Goodfellows, a nonprofit that dates back at least to the 1960s, by one volunteer’s count.
Working with local businesses, as well as police officers and firefighters, the Goodfellows provide all-new toys, clothing and other gifts for families in need, creating happy childhood memories during the holidays. With Christmas coming up quickly, the volunteers are busy shopping. They continue to accept new and unopened gifts at the Madison Heights Police Department. One can
also send or drop off checks at the police station made out to “Madison Heights Goodfellows.” The full mailing address is the Madison Heights Police Department, 280 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Karen Berardi, the Goodfellows’ business coordinator who has volunteered with the group for 26 years, said that See GOODFELLOWS on page 4A
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