In 2014 Vince and 2 friends rode in Joe's memory. Since then it has gown to become The Blue Lives Project 8105. The Blue Lives Project - 8105. Remember Their Lives, Honor Their Service. Dedicated to those in law enforcement and emergency services who have been lost to su***de. The Blue Lives Project -8105 has some goals. They are to continue to host the Project Blue Light Memorial Ride annually in memory of those lost. They are to honor the lives and the service of these dedicated law enforcement officers and other emergency services professionals. To let the families and loved ones left behind know that they are not alone in their grief. To bring awareness and understanding to the issues of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and depression. To release the stigma associated with the choice of su***de. PTSD is real, depression is real, and it is prevalent throughout the emergency services. It needs to be recognized and those suffering need to be helped, not shunned. Through awareness and understanding we can save the lives of those who choose to dedicate their lives to protecting and saving others. Although the project was started in the recognition of police su***de, we honor and recognize all factions of law enforcement and emergency services. IT’S NOT HOW THEY DIED, IT’S HOW THEY LIVED
Dedicated in memory of Detective Joseph Gibson Badge # 8105 Phila Police Dept. Detective Joseph Gibson was a 15 yrs veteran of the Phila. Sadly on Dec 26, 2010, My brother took his own life ! Detective Gibson's brother, Vince Gibson established the Project Blue Light, memorial ride for Honor, to bring more awareness to Law Enforcement Su***de Nation Wide. The ride is a Free Event
The first ride took place on July 13, 2014. It was a 20 mile ride, from the Phila. Police Academy to south detectives. With a police es**rt, Vince plans to make this ride a National event every year. Because to many officers, nationwide have fallen to su***de! These officers are not honored for their service to Law Enforcement. The ride was covered by Action News at the police Academy, on State Road, and aired that night on the 11 pm news. Vince has often said, that when, people ask him why he is fighting for honor for his brother Joseph! His one simple answer is! My brother dedicated 15 yrs of his life to the Phila. Police Dept., and to Law Enforcement. What people don't know is, that when a Law Enforcement Officer died by su***de, they are never honored by the Dept. they served, and they are also, not honored by the Law Enforcement Memorial wall, in Washington D.C . even though, on the wall in it says: "It is not how they died! It is how they lived!". In fact, President J.F.K., declared that when officers become a disability, they are to be honored on the wall! What the Board Members of the wall.do not recognize is that, P.T.S.D is a disability, and that, these Officers National wide, served with Honor, and have placed their lives on the line - In the line of duty - and for their service, their names belong! on the wall in Washington D.C. I will fight this battle! for honor of my brother! Until my last breathing day! If it takes that long ! In my brothers memory, i have designed the - Project Blue Light - T Shirt 's
Detective Gibson Badge # 8105 Phila Police Dept. has been Honored by the Following:
Org .Badge of Life , Grieving Behind the Badge, Operation Homeland Honor, In The Code 9 Officer needs Assistance.
