Thank You To Our Law Enforcement

This week is National Police Week, a time when officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice are honored.

In 1962 President John F. Kennedy signed a bill designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Currently, thousands of law enforcement officers and family converge on Washington, D.C. to honor fallen heroes.

There is a Blue Mass held in St. Patrick’s church in downtown Washington. Among events during the week is a 5K run, a special ceremony to honor fallen K-9.

Each year fallen officers names are read aloud when they are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington. That evening there is a candlelight vigil.

Teams of Police Pipe Bands attend the event. There is a display of antique police vehicles, motorcycles and scooters held at the Reflective Pool. One evening there is a Blue Honor Gala, attendees must wear blue or black attire. There is also the Blue Family BBQ.

To read more about this special week go to Policeweek.org.

We thank our local police officers and pray for their safety.