Crime & Safety

Milford Community Rallies Around Deceased Police Officer's Family

The family has set a goal of $5,000 for the headstone.

Friends and family of former Milford Police Sgt. John J. Bruno are trying to raise money so they can purchase a headstone for him. Right now about half of the $5,000 goal has been raised. You can go here to donate.

Here are the details:

Final Expenses - Headstone for John J. Bruno

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A retired Milford Police Sergeant that served the community for many years.

After his 9 month fight with cancer and funeral expenses, the family does not have the funds at this time to purchase a headstone. It would take some time for us to eventually save up the funds, so rather then leaving him without a memorial for now, I would like to dignify his memory and try to get him a headstone as soon as possible., according to the website gofundme.com.

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If you knew him, you know what a great man he was, the website states. 


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