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2008 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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On Wednesday June 11, 2008 18 members fo the Rochelle Police Department along with 3 family members particpated in, or assisted with the 2008 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Each year officers volunteer to run, in an effort to raise funds to support the Illinois Special Olympics.

Anyone interested in dontating to the Special Olympics can stop by the Rochelle Police Department and leave dontation.

Members of Rochelle PD took the handoff of the torch on the north side of town, as it was handed off by members of the Winnebago Sheriffs Department, and Rockford Police Department.

The Rochelle portion of the run measures approximately four miles, starting at the bridge on 251 north, and ending at the Rochelle Municiapl Airport.

Below are some photos from the run.


Members of the Rochelle PD await the arrival of the torch.


Rochelle team members meet with Winnebago and Rockford team members.


The exchange of the torch is made, and the runners start the Rochelle leg.


The runners make their way through town, and take turns carrying the torch.


Once across the overpass the runners allow traffic to clear them.


Officer Anderson holds the torch high, as the end nears.


The runners make their way around the airport curve, completeing their leg of the run.


All the runners and volunteers pose for a group shot.

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