Political Quotes

“Last evening, some 10,000 law enforcement officers, representing all corners of our Nation and foreign lands, gathered at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial to pay tribute to 377 of their colleagues and comfort their survivors. Each of the 377 honorees bears the distinction of having lost his or her life in the line of duty. The attendees represented a cross-section of many different agencies that make up the law enforcement community, including Federal law enforcement officers, State troopers, municipal cops, sheriff's deputies, corrections officers, game wardens, and National Park Service rangers. Most came in uniform. Many were joined by their spouses. Many were joined by their children, not only those who are old enough to understand, but also the little ones. At dusk, thousands of candles were lit, and the names of each of the 377 departed officers was read.”