Commemorating National Peace Officers Memorial Day

According to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund website, May 15 was proclaimed National Peace Officers Memorial Day by President John F. Kennedy. It takes place during National Police Week, which was reported established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962. It's a time meant to recognize police who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The St. Louis County Police’s Wildwood precinct marked the occasion by participating in the force’s 36^th annual Uniform Day Memorial Celebration at Memorial Park in Clayton last Friday.

The solemn ceremony honored the lives of those who have died in the line of duty with a roll call of the deceased and 16-volley shotgun salute. All commission officers who attended wore their full dress uniforms in a show of solidarity.

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According to officials, a total of nine St. Louis County Police officers have lost their lives in service to others. A complete list along with biographical information is available online.

Several area residents offered their thanks to police and fire personnel on the Eureka-Wildwood Facebook page.

“Thank you, first responders, for risking your lives and dealing with the hard stuff,” wrote Chris Olson Kreuger.

Janet Berry thanked them as well for “making us feel safe in a not so safe world.”

Are you doing anything special Wednesday to commemorate the national day of recognition? Is there a law enforcement officer you think deserves to be recognized for his or her service? If so, please post it in the comments below.