Peace Officers Memorial Day

[MC MUSTANG]

Since i haven't seen much about it- i figured i would throw a post up. In case you see flags at half mast and wonder why...
From Wikipedia:

Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week is an observance in the United States that pays tribute to the local, state, and Federal peace officers. The Memorial takes place on May 15, and Police Week is the calendar week in which the Memorial falls.

The holiday was created on October 1, 1961, when Congress asked the president to designate May 15 to honor peace officers. John F. Kennedy signed the bill into law on October 1, 1962. Amended in 1994, Bill Clinton, through Public Law 103-322, directed that the flag of the United States be flown at half-staff on May 15. According to a proclamation by George W. Bush in 2002,

"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, especially to acts of extreme violence and terrorism."

 

[VaBusa]

Worthy reason to lower the flags to half mast

Thanks for sharing Shawn; I just learned something new...

 

[Blanca BusaLess]

Same here. Didn't know this? Sad how I didn't hear anything on news or online?


Much thanks to all Leos here and everywhere serving and served.

 

[b-dub_sr]

I just found this out last year....Thanks for sharing MC....

 

[lil charlie]

I knew about this but had forgotten.... thanks for the reminder.

I went to the bank across the street and told the manager that their flag is supposed to be at half mast today... told them to Google it. 30 mins later it was done....

 

[Flicka]

Thanks for the sharing, Shawn.