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Community to honor Hudson County sheriff’s officer who died

A candle lighting ceremony and balloon release will take place on Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. in Bayonne Park.

Matt Trapani

Jun 2, 2025, 5:47 PM

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The community will gather later this week to honor a Hudson County sheriff’s officer who died.

Officer Justin Rivera, 29, died on Friday after falling through a ninth-floor window at the Administrative Building in Jersey City.

RELATED: Hudson County sheriff's officer dies from fall through window, authorities say

A candle lighting ceremony and balloon release will take place on Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. in Bayonne Park.
Rivera is a former Bayonne police officer.

Those wishing to participate are encouraged to bring either a red, black or blue balloon, which were Rivera’s favorite colors.

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