National Police Memorial Week
National Police Memorial Week has just concluded. Download this theme and remember these facts:
A total of 1,647 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty during the last 10 years, an average of one death every 53 hours or 165 per year. There were 230 police deaths in 2001, which represents a 49 percent increase from the 154 officers who died in 2000. The deadliest day in law enforcement history was September 11, 2001, when 72 officers were killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on America.
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, located in Washington D.C., was dedicated in 1991 by President George Bush. It honors all of America's federal, state and local law enforcers. Inscribed on the Memorial's blue-gray marble walls are the names of more than 14,000 officers who have been killed in the line of duty, dating back to the first known death in 1794. You can support the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, by visiting the official site and making a donation.
"In valor there is hope." - We shall never forget.
Posted by at 3:39 PMAs a cop, this is my fav. Thank you! ;-)
Posted by: Sean at May 28, 2002 11:02 AMI am a deputy sheriff and have lost a few good friends in the line of duty,,,this is very nice.
thank u
You are quite welcome, Linda. My husband is a police officer and I have worked with law enforcement personnel most of my life. I've been to way too many funerals as well.
Be safe.
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