The Police Benevolent Foundation is set to aid the family of deceased Meridian Police Officer Luke Castillo

Mississippi Division

Jun 17, 2015

The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the Mississippi Division of the Southern States PBA are rallying behind the family of Meridian Police Officer Luke Castillo. Castillo passed away at his home on June 11^th. Officer Castillo was a decorated military veteran and had been a law enforcement officer for the past 9 years, having served with several state and local agencies. He leaves behind a loving family, which includes two young sons. Castillo was a beloved officer who will be missed by the Meridian PD, as well as other surrounding law enforcement agencies.

The Police Benevolent Foundation has established the “Officer Luke Castillo Memorial Fund.” Donations can be made through the Police Benevolent Foundation by clicking here. The Foundation will give 100% of the funds received to Officer Castillo’s family. The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text message in memory of Officer Castillo. You can help Officer Castillo’s family by texting, “COPS CASTILLO” to 85944. (A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill. Msg & data rates may apply. Available on Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile. Must be 18 or older and have authorization of account holder. Donations benefit The Police Benevolent Foundation, collected by Innogive Foundation. Subject to terms: igfn.org/t. Privacy policy: igfn.org/p. Text STOP to 85944 to stop; Text HELP to 85944 for help).

The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Officer Castilio’s family will need everyone to rally behind them during this difficult time.

Mississippi PBA East Central Chapter President Andy Matuszewski said, “Our thoughts, prayers, and support go out to Officer Castillo’s family during this difficult time. It is with a heavy heart that we ask for the help of the community, both locally and nationally, to aid in efforts to provide much needed support to this officer’s family in this time of distress.”

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