Join together for Peace Officer's Memorial Day

Every day across the country, from our largest cities to our quietest crossroads, peace officers stand watch over our citizens, selflessly risking their lives to protect individuals, families, neighborhoods, and property against crime.

Each year we salute these men and women for their courage, commitment, and service. We take the opportunity to honor those who have fallen in the line of duty.

In 1962 Congress authorized and requested the President designate May 15 of each year as ‘Peace Officer’s Memorial Day” and that week as “Police Week.”

Law enforcement officers choose their profession and take their oaths knowing that theirs is a dangerous job. They accept these risks, answering the call of duty and demonstrating a willingness to serve that reflects the best of American, the state of Montana and the communities they serve in. In the upcoming week, we salute these men and women for their courage, commitment and service, and we honor those who have fallen in the line of duty.

The Polson Police Department is hosting this year’s Law Enforcement Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Wednesday, May 18. This is the day and time to pay tribute to those who are fallen and remembered in our hearts and in the memory of our country. We also want to remember and recognize those who serve the profession daily, through their service and sacrifice, they have earned our respect and gratitude.

As part of this event, we will have a parade beginning at 11:30 a.m. Staging for the parade will be at the Polson Walmart parking area, proceeding on Highway 93 north to Main Street. From Main Street traveling south to 5th Avenue heading east to the Linderman Elementary School gym. We are holding a ceremony at 12:30 p.m. and invite the community to attend this ceremony to honor the profession.

- Chief Wade Nash

Polson Police Department