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KMC police units honor fallen comrades during National Police Week, May 11 to 17.
During the week, it is customary that police departments around the U.S. observe a moment of silence in unison. Also, black bands are worn around badges to honor fallen policemen, usually all week.
“The rest of the week traditionally consists of fundraising events for survivor families, social gatherings for policemen and their families and education seminars for the general public on police activities, equipment and history,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Bilodeau, 435th Security Forces Squadron police services.
May 15 has been National Police Officers’ Memorial Day since President John F. Kennedy signed it into law Oct. 1, 1962.
President Bill Clinton signed and amended the public law which directs that the U.S. flag on all government buildings be displayed at half-staff May 15.
“Today, National Police Week is a solemn period each year where every officer reflects on those who have fallen,” said Maj. Dave Dozier, 435th Security Forces Squadron commander.
Following are some events scheduled for National Police Week:
• May 12, golf tournament (for police officers)
• May 14, 11 a.m., 5K fun run at the Vogelweh Fitness Center
• May 15, 3 to 4:30 p.m., final guardmount/wreath laying at the DV Ramp 3
• May 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., equipment displays at Vogelweh Base Exchange courtyard
• May 17, 10 a.m., parade in Vogelweh Housing: starts at Armstrong’s Club, heads down Arizona Boulevard to Colorado Avenue, then right onto 4th Avenue, left on Connecticut Avenue to Delaware Loop, straight onto California Avenue to Arkansas Street en route back to Armstrong’s Club
• May 17, 11 a.m., parade in Ramstein Housing: starts at Donnelly Park, heading down Ohio Boulevard to New York Avenue, then right into the BX parking lot to the southeast corner where displays will be set up from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
