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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2005
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| The 17th Annual Candlelight Vigil was held at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on Friday, May 13, 2005. Sponsored by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF), the event began at 8:00 p.m. at the Memorial grounds, located at Judiciary Square, on the 400 block of E Street, NW, Washington, DC. A reading of the 415 names newly engraved on the Memorial immediately followed the ceremony.
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REFLECTIONS FROM NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2005
by Craig W. Floyd
>>Read more (pdf)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) Encourages Colleagues to Recognize and Support National Police Week
>>Read her letter. (pdf)
Also: Senator Murkowski's Police Week Speech- (Senate - May 19, 2005-Page: S5526)
In Valor There Is Hope
Guest opinion submitted by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo (pdf)
>>Read his article. (pdf)
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May 12, 2005 (Thursday)
Police Unity Tour Arrival Ceremony
2:00 p.m.
Since the Police Unity Tour’s inception in 1997, a total of $3.2 million has been raised for the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. $2 million of the total donation has been designated towards the Police Unity Tour’s $5 million pledge to support A Matter of Honor: The Campaign to Support the National Law Enforcement Museum.(updated 1/29/07)
To ride along or for more information, visit www.policeunitytour.com.
Contact: 973-443-0030; email novantime@aol.com
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May 13, 2005 (Friday)
National Concerns of Police Conference and "C.O.P.S. Kids" Program
Concerns of Police Survivors
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration is Mandatory)
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National Police Challenge 50-Kilometer Relay Race
Coordinated by the U.S. Secret Service
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Secret Service Training Center in Laurel, MD
Contact: Kam Flynn 703/904-8600
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17th Annual Candlelight Vigil
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to
Deliver Keynote Address
8:00 p.m. at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
400 Block of E Street, NW
202/737-3400
At the 17th Annual Candlelight Vigil, more than 20,000 family members, law enforcement officers, and friends of law enforcement gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to respect, honor, and remember the 153 law enforcement heroes who in 2004 made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as 262 additional fallen heroes whom history had until this point forgotten.
Inspired by remarks from the nation’s top law enforcement official, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd, and comforted by vocal tributes delivered by Birmingham, AL Police Chief Annetta W. Nunn and former NYPD Officer Daniel Rodriguez, attendees lit candles and gazed up at the blue laser which pierced the night sky, as if to proclaim ...
"Rest easy, America: The Thin Blue Line remains as strong, as loyal, and as dedicated as ever."
Read remarks by NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd at 2005 Candlelight Vigil
Read remarks by Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at 2005 Candlelight Vigil
Read remarks by National President of COPS, Shirley Gibson at 2005 Candlelight Vigil
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A thin blue line hovered over the presentation.
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales gave the keynote address. |
Shaquille O'Neal visited the Memorial. |
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May 14, 2005 (Saturday)
National Police Week kicked into high gear, with the arrival of the 10th Annual Law Ride, the Law Enforcement Ambassador’s Meeting, and a commemorative wreathlaying for COPS UK Founder Jim McNulty. Although the 10th Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service was shortened due to a severe storm that rolled in at 6 p.m., visitors took cover in the atrium gift shop, where they found all sorts of police week and NLEOMF memorabilia.
National Police Survivors' Conference and "C.O.P.S. Kids" Program
Concerns of Police Survivors
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center (Registration is Mandatory) |
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Third Annual Steve Young Honor Guard Competition
Fraternal Order of Police Grand Lodge
8:30 a.m. at Grant's Statue at 1st Street, just west of the U.S. Capitol.
Contact: Ken Roske via email: honorguard@policeweek.org or visit www.policeweekhonorguard.com
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10th Annual Law Ride
Line up begins at 9:00 a.m. in Lot 8 of R.F.K. Stadium in Washington, DC.
The procession will leave RFK promptly at 11:00 a.m. and ride to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, located on the 400 Block of E Street, NW.
Contact: lawride@bellsouth.net
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United We Stand Tribute to Jim McNulty
4:00 p.m. Memorial Grounds
Contact: Ken Roden
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Tenth Annual Emerald Society & Pipeband March and Service
National Conference of Law Enforcement Emerald Societies, Inc.
Assemble at 4:30 p.m. at New Jersey Avenue, & F Street, NW. Step-off promptly at 6:00pm. March will proceed to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.
Contact: National Conference Office: 516-578-3658
or email: PESWASHDC@aol.com
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DEPLOYED AIRMEN HONOR FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS
By Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson, 447th Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Members of the 447th Air Expeditionary Group Security Forces Flight
pay tribute to fallen comrades during a ceremony in observance of National Police Week.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson) |
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May 15, 2005 (Sunday) |
24th Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Services
Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police
Grand Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary
Noon at the West Front of the United States Capitol, Washington, DC
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FOP/FOPA Wreathlaying Ceremony
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
3:30 p.m. at the 400 Block of E Street, NW
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For additional details about National Police Week, visit www.policeweek.org.
Please stop by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Visitors Center during your visit to Washington. Come see our museum to law enforcement and visit our gift shop. The Visitors Center is located at 400 7th Street, NW , and will be open extended hours during National Police Week.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Surviving families of 2004 should expect to receive their National Police Week 2005 invitation packets by the end of January. This packet will include info on how they may secure hotel reservations at the host hotel and/or overflow hotels as necessary.
All other survivors will receive their invitation during the month of February. They too can make hotel reservations through COPS via the registration form you will receive.
If you are law enforcement officer and are coming to DC only to attend the Candlelight Vigil & the Memorial Day Service, you do not need to register with the Concerns of Police Survives, and you may secure your hotel reservations through Washington DC Accommodations at 202-289-2220. This is a company who has handled thousands of reservations for National Police Week for many, many years and will get you the best deals possible..
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OTHER NATIONAL POLICE WEEK WEBSITES
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National Police Week 2005
