releases: http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-statement-peace-officers-memorial-day
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| http://reichert.house.gov/press-release/reichert-statement-peace-officers-memorial-day | Reichert Statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day | 2013-05-15 | 2013 | 2013-05 | Republican | House | WA | Dave Reichert | R000578 | reichert.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C - U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert (WA-08), the former Sheriff of King County who served 33 years in law enforcement, today released the following on the 51st observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day: "Every day I think of my brothers and sisters in law enforcement. As a cop, we serve as a unit, as a family. Together we work to protect and defend our communities; together we risk our lives. When a life is lost it affects all of us,” said Reichert. “Today, as I had the honor to attend the National Law Enforcement Memorial Service, I remember especially those brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is our duty to remember and revere their work. This week I join with my law enforcement family in honoring the fallen Officers from Washington State: Sergeant William Armstrong, Trooper Tony Radulescu, and Ranger Margaret Anderson as well as all those who have lost their lives protecting their communities across the nation." This Congress, Rep. Reichert has introduced or supported several pieces of legislation that would equip law enforcement officers with the tools they need to keep our communities safe. In January, he introduced bipartisan legislation that would reauthorize the Community Orienting Policing Services (COPS) grant program (H.R. 421). In February, he introduced with Rep. Adam Smith (WA-09) the Department of Justice (DOJ) Global Advisory Committee (GAC) Authorization Act (H.R. 817), and only yesterday, he supported the passage of the Blue Alert legislation of which he was a cosponsor. Rep. Reichert also works to support law enforcement through his position as Co-Chair of the Law Enforcement Caucus. BACKGROUND President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962; the preceding week has become "Police Week” honoring all of those who have served in law enforcement. During this time, police officers from all over the nation come together in Washington, D.C., to pay tribute to their fellow officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. More than 3,000 people have been remembered. This year, among the 321 names to be inscribed on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, three from Washington State will be honored: - Officer William W. Armstrong – Jefferson County, Washington, S.O. - Officer Tony Vian Radulescu – Washington State Patrol - Officer Margaret A. Anderson – National Park Service | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |