Nation Police Week May 9, 2010 - May 15, 2010

FLY THE BLUE

First National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service was held in Washington, DC, on May 15, 1982, on Capitol Hill in the small, beautiful "Senate Park". Only 125 people attended.
In 1989, the first annual Candlelight Vigil was held at the site of the soon-to-be constructed National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square in Washington, DC.
In October, 1991, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated by President George Bush.

Today that Memorial Wall carries the names of over 16,000 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, 33 from the Eastern Shore area.

Congress passed legislation that allows the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff on May 15; numerous police organizations hold memorial services locally, regionally, and on a statewide level during that week;

For the past several years, Concerns of Police Survivors and my family have been encouraging citizens to fly blue ribbons from their car antennas during National Police Week. This year from May 9 through May 15, seeing thousands of blue ribbons flying from cars would be a tremendous show of support for our fallen officers and those still working the streets. The ribbons should be tied to personal cars and/or police cruisers to show support for law enforcement.

FLY the Blue

Thank You
Mother of D.F.C. Brian K Heller E.O.W. June 14,2000