SWAT Sergeant James O'Connor passed away March 13 when police attempted to serve a warrant in Frankford. PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia landmarks are lighting up in blue to honor Philadelphia police Sergeant James O’Connor who was killed in the line of duty last Friday.
Lincoln Financial Field was the first to take action in honoring the fallen SWAT sergeant by lighting up Thursday night. Now, the Second Alarms Association of Philadelphia is asking that all landmarks light up in his honor after learning his funeral will be postponed.
Sergeant O’Connor’s funeral was postponed amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis but had been previously planned with a limited attendance size.