By Corrections1 Staff
PHILADELPHIA — The family of a CO killed in a Delaware prison riot last year received a special gift from the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Eagles recently gifted a personalized jersey and a football to the family of Lt. Steven Floyd, who was a huge Eagles fan, the Delaware News Journal reported. Floyd was killed during an inmate uprising at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in February 2017.
Officials told the Delaware State News that the gift was inspired by Floyd’s former co-worker, Jamey Baskow. Eagles spokeswoman Dominique Pinto said Baskow, who writes for the Philly Sports Network, reached out to the organization and told them about Floyd.
“Mr. Baskow was a 12-year veteran with the Delaware Department of Correction and a friend of Lt. Floyd’s. He told us about how huge of a fan Lt. Floyd was and wondered if we’d be able to put something together in his honor,” Pinto said.
The family received an Eagles jersey with Floyd’s name on it and a football featuring the message, “In loving memory of Sgt. Steven Floyd, forever an Eagle.”
Geoff Klopp, president of the union representing the state’s COs, said they appreciate the kind gesture.
“We’re grateful that the Eagles were willing to recognize the loss of our officer and honor his family like that — it means a lot,” he said.
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