Saturday is National Law Enforcement Memorial Day
Brian Hubbard is the President of the
Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association and the Deputy Chief of Police in Crystal. He says the Minnesota State Memorial on the State Capitol grounds is available for you to visit anytime.
A monument that recognizes the fallen officers with a pool and also there is an illuminated blue line at the memorial. Folks can go there and pay their respects to the heroes that have fallen in protecting our communities.
Hubbard says they typically have a 24-hour standing vigil on Law Enforcement Memorial Day concluding with a candlelight ceremony. However, because of COVID restrictions, this year s event is virtual. You can tune in to their Facebook page at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night to see it.
Pierre, SD, USA / DRGNews
May 11, 2021 | 4:05 PM
The annual South Dakota Law Enforcement Memorial Service will be held in Pierre tomorrow morning (May 12) in conjunction with National Law Enforcement Memorial Week.
A motorcade will depart the George S. Mickelson Criminal Justice Center at 8:45am and proceed to the Fallen Officer Memorial located at Capitol Lake. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place there at 9:30am. Lutheran Memorial Church will be hosting this year’s memorial service, which will begin at 10am at the church.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which the date falls as Police Week. In keeping with this tradition, the South Dakota Fraternal Order of Police, in conjunction with state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies, has held this annual memorial service to honor the 67 Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty in South Dakota.
#HelpFirst for First Responders During National Police Week
Bio-One, Inc. Donates 5,000 First Aid Kits and Pays Tribute to Fallen Officers
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DENVER, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ In recognition of National Police Week, May 9-15, Bio-One, Inc. will thank first responders by donating 5,000 first aid kits as part of their nationwide campaign
#HelpFirst for First Responders. Throughout the week, Bio-One offices in 41 states will distribute the first aid kits, which include alcohol swabs, Advil, gloves, gauze pads, and an assortment of bandages.
Since 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.