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Police Unity Tour Arrives at Memorial...
Commits $5 Million to the Museum

More than 1,000 cyclists and support crew members of the Police Unity Tour converged on the Memorial today, celebrating and commemorating their fallen comrades through their unprecedented support of the National Law Enforcement Museum. Representing California, Georgia, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota and many other states -- and including representatives from Israel and the United Kingdom -- the Police Unity Tour announced their $5 million commitment to A Matter of Honor: The Campaign for the National Law Enforcement Museum.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual pilgrimage to the Memorial, this year's Unity Tour was the largest ever in terms of riders, support staff and funds raised. At the arrival ceremony, Unity Tour
co-founders Pat Montuore and Harry Phillips, along with Chapter presidents, to present NLEOMF Chairman Craig W. Floyd with a check for $1 million. Since the Police Unity Tour began in 1997, inspired by their motivational motto "We Ride for Those Who Died," these intrepid cyclists have raise more than $3.2 million for the Memorial.

More Protection for Our Protectors

An Article by Craig W. Floyd, Chairman of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

... We, as a nation, are duty-bound to provide our officers with every safety advantage possible. That means better training, less-lethal weaponry, bullet-resistant vests, and safer automobiles. We are making advances... More can and must be done to keep our officers safe. Click here to read more.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Honors their Fallen

Throughout the day and during National Police Week, law enforcement officers gather at the Memorial to celebrate the law enforcement profession and commemorate fallen colleagues. One such ceremony was a wreathlaying by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. CBP's Acting Commissioner Deborah J. Spero and Chief of the Border Patrol David Aguilar said in a joint statement, "We come together with other law enforcement agencies during this time to honor the men and women who have given their lives in service to their country. We are grateful for their bravery and selflessness, and it is up to us as a nation to live up to their sacrifice."

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