Canceled Charity Tribute to Fallen Officers: Widow Decries ‘Politically Charged’ Distraction

Canceled Charity Tribute to Fallen Officers: Widow Decries ‘Politically Charged’ Distraction
An image of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus with his wife Karen is displayed during a memorial service in Westlake Village, California, on Nov. 15, 2018. Al Seib-Pool/Getty Images
Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
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The widow of a slain police officer has spoken of her disappointment that a charity tribute to his sacrifice turned into a “politically charged” national story after it was canceled over the political affiliations of the guests.

The “Blue Bowl” football game in Ventura County, California, was to occur this coming weekend to raise money for the family of Sergeant Ron Helus, who was killed in the 2018 Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, and as a tribute to other fallen officers.

Simon Veazey
Simon Veazey
Freelance Reporter
Simon Veazey is a UK-based journalist who has reported for The Epoch Times since 2006 on various beats, from in-depth coverage of British and European politics to web-based writing on breaking news.
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