National Police Week honors fallen brethren

During National Police Week, Monday to May 17, the police units of the KMC will be honoring their fallen brethren.

May 15 has been National Police Officers’ Memorial Day since October 1, 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed it into law.

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 on May 15, National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Today, National Police Week is a solemn period each year where every officer reflects on those who have fallen.

Departments around the United States observe a moment of silence in unison. 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.

The following events are scheduled for National Police Week:
Tuesday: Relay Race from Vogelweh to Ramstein, 9 a.m.

Wednesday: Golf Tournament

Thursday: Equipment displays, DUI simulator, child safety seat installation inspection at Vogelweh Base Exchange courtyard, 3 to 7 p.m.

May 15: Final guardmount/wreath laying, Ramstein DV Ramp 3, 2 to 2:45 p.m.

May 16: Equipment displays, DUI simulator, child safety seat installation inspection at Ramstein BX, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 16: Parade on Ramstein, 2 p.m. Start is at Ramstein BX, exit left onto New York. Left onto Oregon Street entering the housing area. Right on Alabama. Right on Georgia. Left on Michigan Boulevard. Right on California past Canon Hotel and Donelly Park. Right on Columbia Street. Exit housing area, continuing straight on Jefferson Avenue. Right on Mitchell Avenue by the swimming pool, through NATO traffic circle. Right on Maxwell by Hercules Theater ending at Bldg. 2402.

(Courtesy of 435th Security Forces Squadron)