National Police Week was established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962 under President John F. Kennedy to pay special recognition to fallen law enforcement officers.
Families who lost loved ones in the line of duty, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard and other law enforcement officers returned home from Washington, D.C., after honoring their sacrifice.added to the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Clay County widow Donna Seagle talked about the support she’s received from state and local law enforcement after her husband, Clay County Deputy Clint Seagle, died in the line of duty.Deputy Seagle’s name was among those added to the memorial wall and read during the 34th Annual Candlelight Vigil, which was held Friday evening in Washington.“It’s a whirlwind. There’s a lot going on. It means a lot, what they stand for means a lot, but it’s tough,” Donna Seagle said.
The honorees also included Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Joshua Moyers, who was shot and killed during a traffic stop, and Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jack Gwynes, a court bailiff who died after battling COVID-19. “This is the fourth year I’ve ridden with the Police Unity Tour. We do it to honor the 23,000 officers whose names are on that wall, and this year, making it extra special because of Josh and Jack, their names are being added to the wall here,” Quick said.President Joe Biden, who also attended ceremonies during National Police Week, spoke directly to the families of fallen law enforcement officers on Monday.
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