DEPTFORD, N.J. - Deptford continues to show their support for Officer Bobby Shisler, the officer shot in the line of duty and still recovering in the hospital and two opportunities to support his recovery and his family have launched."We just want to do whatever we can for Bobby and his family," said Umar Nisar.
He and Steven Mitropoulos are talking about a fundraiser they launched for their friend, Deptford Police Officer Robert Shisler, who was shot in the line of duty on March 10."You never want to be in a situation like this but, of course, when you have to step up, especially for someone you know personally, you kind of put the best foot forward to give back, said Mitropoulos. "Bobby is someone who would do anything for anybody for all the years I knew him."They created a website to sell t-shirts and other merchandise that say "Shisler Strong," with his badge on it.
It launched Wednesday and is already taking off."It's insane. Between Facebook and Instagram I am, like, over 5,000 shares on the post.
The apparel guy named Brody told me today, we have reached over 36 states, we are like over 600 orders now and over $7,000," Mitropoulos explained.RELATED COVERAGE:The company Shirts and Merch is making the merchandise.