Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Messages, Slogans and Captions
Peace Officers Memorial Day also known as National Police Week is celebrated on May 15, 2024 this year and the day is observed in reverence to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have laid down their lives, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty in the United States. The event is facilitated by the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and is implemented by the FOP Memorial Committee.
The main Memorial Day is celebrated on May 15 and the week on which the Peace Officers Memorial Day falls is celebrated as Police Week. A number of events and celebrations take place in commemoration for the National Police Week. It includes Honor Guard Competition, Blue Mass, Emerald Society & Pipe Band March and Service, Candlelight Vigil, National Police Survivors Conference and Wreath Laying Ceremony. The event draws in between 25,000 to 40,000 law enforcement officers along with their families.
The Holiday came into existence on October 1, 1961 by a Congress authorization which enabled the President to declare May 15 as a day to honor the Police Officers who gave the supreme sacrifice with their lives in the line of duty. The bill was signed by John F. Kennedy into law on October 1, 1962.
Peace Officers Memorial Day 2024 Wishes, Images, and Quotes
“No memorial can ever fill the void left in the hearts of those who have lost a loved one in the line of duty. But their sacrifices in full service to their communities and to our Nation will never be forgotten”.
“Never forget, forever honor. To the men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you”.
To the men and women who gave their lives protecting our freedom: We are forever in your debt. We thank you. We proudly remember you.
Messages, Slogans and Captions
“We will continue to honor their memories with actions that help keep our law enforcement officers and communities safe from harm”.
Today and together, we proudly pay homage to those who have given up their lives to protect our freedom.
“We can never repay, but we will ever respect, those who gave their lives for our freedom”.
