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May 9-15, 2021, was National Police Week, a time set aside to highlight those brave men and women who sacrificed their lives as continue to do so every day to protect others.
As Stephen Owsinsk of the National Police Association put it, it takes special people to perform this job.
âSelf-sacrifice is a bedrock principle among police personnel, undeniably equating to Biblical proportions of laying down oneâs life for fellow man, whoever that may be,â Owsinsk said.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Current President Joe Biden followed suit also declaring this special honor with a proclamation in 2021 calling upon all Americans to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Remembering and celebrating the lives of law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty is important to officers of all branches today.
A ceremony observing National Peace Officers Memorial Day was held on Friday in front of the Law Enforcement Center, 210 W. Fifth Ave, in Hutchinson.
The day of observance was designated as May 15 by President John F. Kennedy in 1962.
As part of the remembrance, Gov. Laura Kelly directed that flags be lowered to half-staff effective from sunrise to sundown throughout the state on Saturday, May 15, 2021, to honor the day.
“Kansas peace officers put their lives on the line to protect their communities,” Kelly wrote in the directive. “Their many sacrifices to keep us safe do not go unnoticed. On May 15th, and every day, we honor their service.”
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