Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, the last day of this year's observance of National Police Week. Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the local, state, and federal law enforcement officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty.
As President George W. Bush pointed out in his 2002 proclamation, "Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week pay tribute to the local, State, and Federal law enforcement officers who serve and protect us with courage and dedication. These observances also remind us of the ongoing need to be vigilant against all forms of crime."
The Joint Resolution authorizing Peace Officers Memorial Day:
National Peace Officers Memorial Day
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is dedicated to honoring and remembering the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers in the United States. NLEOMF built and maintains the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, a monument in Washington, DC, which commemorates the nation's law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty:
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
Related Presidential Proclamation:
The White House: A Proclamation on Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2023
Sometimes when we remember these fallen officers, we forget the families, co-workers, and other loved ones they left behind. There is an organization, Concerns of Police Survivors, that strives to minister to these survivors. To learn more about this organization (C.O.P.S.), visit:
As we observe Peace Officers Memorial Day, we remember with gratitude the ultimate sacrifices made by law enforcement officers throughout New England. May they rest in peace, and may their example be a reminder to each of us of the part we need to play in supporting our law enforcement officers and in doing our part in the fight against crime.
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