Today, flags at the United States Capitol were lowered to half-mast to honor federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
“This is a day to serve those who serve us,” said Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH). “Let us all take time to remember the fallen, reflect on the sacrifices their families have made, and give thanks or the men and women who put themselves in harm’s way every day.”
Officer Josh Cooper and Police Officers from the Dallas Police Department stand in front of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. They joined hundreds of Americans in celebrating the lives and service of Law Enforcement Officials on the Washington Mall, March 15th, 2014.
#NationalPeaceOfficersMemorialDay Service on West Lawn of @uscapitol. Thank you for keeping our communities safe! pic.twitter.com/ZfMeqG6d0t
— Bill Johnson (@RepBillJohnson) May 15, 2014
RT to honor the fallen on Nat’l Peace Officers Memorial Day. pic.twitter.com/dzPfg9vDqp — Speaker John Boehner (@SpeakerBoehner) May 15, 2014
Today is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Take a moment to remember those lost in the line of duty. #PoliceWeek pic.twitter.com/8A3lZxbz6B — Lynn Westmoreland (@RepWestmoreland) May 15, 2014
We remember and pay tribute those federal, state, and local officers who lost their lives to protect and serve us. pic.twitter.com/QBZV9ABLLe
— Rep. Jack Kingston (@JackKingston) May 15, 2014
In 1962, Pres. J.F.K. designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day- Thank you to all our peace officers. pic.twitter.com/2nonkqvl5j
— Ted Yoho (@RepTedYoho) May 15, 2014
