BLUE KNIGHTS COPSRUN
May 15-16, 2008
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Peace Officers' Memorial Day and
Police Week, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of
America
Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the
great responsibility of protecting their fellow
citizens. On Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during
Police Week, we honor these brave public servants who
fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we pay homage
to the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty.
With valor and devotion, our country's
law enforcement officers stand watch on the front lines
and help make our communities safer and more secure.
Fulfilling their duties with courage and commitment,
they work tirelessly and put themselves in harm's way,
exemplifying the good and decent character of America.
As we observe Peace Officers' Memorial
Day and Police Week, we pause to pay tribute to those
who serve in law enforcement. On this occasion, we
especially remember those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice, and we pray for the families and friends they
have left behind. We thank all the extraordinary
American men and women who have answered the call to
serve in law enforcement for their commitment to justice
and to their communities.
By a joint resolution approved October
1, 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Public Law
103-322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136-137), the President
has been authorized and requested to designate May 15 of
each year as "Peace Officers' Memorial Day" and the week
in which it falls as "Police Week," and to direct that
the flag be flown at half staff on Peace Officers'
Memorial Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH,
President of the United States of America, do hereby
proclaim May 15, 2008, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day
and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as Police Week. I call
on all Americans to observe these events with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also call on
Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject
to the jurisdiction of the United States, as well as
appropriate officials of all units of government, to
direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Peace
Officers' Memorial Day. I further encourage all
Americans to display the flag at half staff from their
homes and businesses on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand this ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord
two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the two hundred and
thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Several
dignitaries spoke at the service.
Young cops and retired cops paying respects at this
solemn occasion.
Loved
ones remembered.
On Thursday the COPSRUN organizers headed out into
southern Maryland to explore the countryside and have
lunch. I tagged along.
Arriving at out lunch
stop at Solomon's Island
Arriving at out lunch
stop at Solomons Pier
Stan, NY-XVIII and Dawn,
MA-V
Stan,
Dawn, Bob, Jason, John, Russ and Alex
Friday was the day for the Picnic in the Park which is
funded through the COPSRUN donations. This is for the
families of officers killed in the line of duty who
attend the COPS seminars and the services during police
week. A picnic lunch is provided, there are play
activities for the kids, a band, and this year there was
a K-9 demonstration. The Blue Knights provide motorcycle
rides around the park to many of the kids and a few of
the adults.
Arriving at the park
Planning to greet the busses
Preparation for the food
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