COMING SOON: NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL WEEK
A Part of America Died Today
Somebody killed a policeman today, and a part of America died.
A piece of our country he swore to protect, will be buried with him at his side.
The suspect who shot him will stand up in court, with counsel demanding his rights,While a young widowed mother must work for her kids, and spend alone many long nights.
Though the flag of our nation won’t fly at half mast, to his name they will add a gold star.
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today, It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors, a cop put his life on the line.
Now his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street, and he stands at each new rookie’s side.
He answered the call, and gave us his all, and a part of America died.
- Deputy Sheriff Harry Koch, Maricopa AZ County Sheriff, Retired
Motorcycle runs, candlelight vigils, parades and various services will be held throughout the nation to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. All police departments as well as citizens are asked to place blue ribbons on the antenna of their cars on May 15th to show their support.
Some of these events in Brevard County Florida honor
DRL's MARION PELLICANO AMBROSE'S first husband who was a hero to us all.
For Police Memorial Day events in your area contact the Fraternal Order of Police of your state.
(Google “FOP California” for example)
For more National events see the links listed at the bottom of the post
THE HALL OF FAME - POLICE 9-11 MEMORIAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL RIDE
POLICE MEMORIAL CANDLELIGHT VIGIL RIDE
BEGINNING LOCATION: SPACE COAST HARLEY DAVIDSON -
ending with a ceremony at the American Police Hall of Fame in Titusville.
Time: 5:30PM Friday, May 13th
FREE RIDE - FULLY ESCORTED
The Remembrance Run and BBQ
Saturday May 14th
Location: Harley Davidson Palm Bay, FL
Time: Registration 9am, kickstands up at 11am
Location: THE BAYTREE NATIONAL GOLF COURSE, Vieria, FL
Time: 6:00AM Sunday, May 15th
All proceeds to benefit the Joseph S. Pellicano Memorial Scholarship to the Police Academy
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National Police Week 2011 Washington DC
May 03, 2011—12:10pm
The Blue Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church (10th & G Streets, NW, Washington, DC).
May 07, 2011—10:00 am
Join us at the 20th Anniversary of the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, which will wrap up National Correctional Employees Week.
May 08, 2011—9:00 am
16th Annual Law Ride -- Line up at RFK Stadium (Lot 8) – Procession leaves for National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at 11 am; arrival ceremony follows
May 09, 2011—11:00 am
The event will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the memorial fountain in front of the Metropolitan Police Headquarters building at 300 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.
May 12, 2011—2:00 pm
Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
May 12, 2011—TBD
Motorcycle run from Ground Zero to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
May 12, 2011—1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: U.S. Capitol – Senate Visitor Center Room 200
May 12, 2011—7:00 pm
18th Annual TOP COPS Awards Ceremony -- National Association of Police Organizations – Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, NW (tickets required)
May 13, 2011—8:00 am - 1:00 pm
National Police Challenge 50-Kilometer Relay Race – Secret Service Training Center in Laurel, MD
May 13, 2011—8:00 pm
23nd Annual Candlelight Vigil – National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
May 14, 2011—8:30 am
9th Annual Steve Young Honor Guard Competition – John Marshall Park (Pennsylvania Avenue at 4th Street, NW)
May 14, 2011—9:00 am
5th Annual National Police Week 5K – 5K assembly area will be at FBI Washington Field Office, 601 4th Street, N.W.
May 14, 2011—4:30 pm
17th Annual Emerald Society & Pipe band March and Service – Assemble at New Jersey Avenue and F Street, NW – Begin march to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at 6 pm
May 14, 2011—6:00pm
Exhibition Rugby League 7s game between New Zealand Fencibles and DC's Finest.
May 14, 2011—9:00 am - 4:30 pm
National Police Survivors’ Conference – Concerns of Police Survivors – Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (advance registration required)
May 14, 2011—8:30 am
The demonstration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at John Marshall Plaza, located on Pennsylvania Ave NW at 4th Street, NW. Awards will be presented immediately following the demonstration. This event is sponsored by the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police.
May 15, 2011—TBD (see below)
May 15, 2011—11:00 am
30th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Services – West Front, U.S. Capitol
May 15, 2011—9:00 am
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
May 16, 2011—9:00 am - 4:30 pm
National Police Survivors’ Conference – Concerns of Police Survivors – Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (advance registration required)
Marion, Joe was a true hero. I will have a blue ribbon to honor him on May 15th!
ReplyDeleteMarion, your courage, strength and ability to carry on and remain positive and loving never ceases to amaze me!
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