Police Officer's Memorial Day
When is Police Officer's Memorial Day? This holiday is always celebrated on May 15
Peace Officer Memorial Day honors and remembers police officers who gave their lives while on duty. This May 15 holiday is also called Police Officer Memorial Day.
Police officers protect us 24/7 every day of the year. It’s a dangerous job. Police officers never know what they are walking into when they respond to a call. They know they are putting their lives at risk to make and keep us safe. Police officers know the risks and accept them. Sometimes, they pay the ultimate price.
Please show our respect and appreciation for police officers everywhere…today….and everyday.
How to Commemorate Police Officer's Memorial Day
Ways to participate in this day:
- Show appreciation for police officers.
- Make a donation to a police officer fund or memorial
- Participate in activities honoring officers who have died on duty.
- Better still, create a memorial event, if there isn’t one in your area.
- Thank your police officers for a job well done.
Thought for Today
Women will never be equal to men until the can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they’re sexy.
History and Origin of Police Officer's Memorial Day
This holiday was created and established on May 15th by an Act of Congress. There was also presidential proclamation 3337 on May 4, 1963. Presidential proclamations are made annually since 1963.
This Day in History
In addition to Police Officer’s Memorial Day, here are some things that happened on this day:
- Regular airmail service is inaugurated. It begins between New York, Philadelphia & Washington, DC. (1918)
- Nylon stockings hit the market for the first time. (1940)
- Hall of Fame NFL Running Back Emmitt Smith was born on this day in 1969.
More May 15 Holidays
Besides Police Officer’s Memorial Day, here are more May 15 holidays you will enjoy:
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