National Police Week beginning marked by fallen officer memorial May 15

In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Here in Bonners Ferry, The Boundary County Chaplain Corps is sponsoring our own memorial observance on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 P.M., under the flag in Veterans Park next to the library.

The purpose of the memorial is to honor those in law enforcement across the nation who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty this past year. Representatives from all law enforcement agencies are urged to attend, as the honor given to their fallen colleagues is also extended to those who currently serve among us.

Mayor David Sims, along with the City Council, has issued a proclamation which will be read; the list of the names of the fallen will be read and a memorial wreath laid in their honor; and Idaho State Representative Sage Dixon will bring a brief address for the occasion. The event will be held rain or shine.

Please join your neighbors at Veterans Park on May 15 to honor “the Thin Blue Line.” Please contact Chaplain Len Pine at 267-3327 for more information.