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During National Police Week, we pause to honor the men and women in law enforcement who put on the badge each day to serve and protect their communities.
This week is not only about recognition but also remembrance. Across the country, officers have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Behind each name is a story of service, a family forever changed, and a community that owes a debt it can never fully repay.
This week, we recognize Children of Fallen Patriots Day and National Military Spouse Appreciation Day. On these days, we pause to remember a truth that is both solemn and enduring: freedom is not free, and its cost is often carried forward by those left behind.
In March, Reps. Matt Van Epps (TN-07), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the bipartisan Honoring Our Nation’s Obligation to Remember (HONOR) Gold Star Families Act.
Honor Gold Star Families: Media Roundup
In March, Reps. Matt Van Epps (TN-07), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the bipartisan Honoring Our Nation’s Obligation to Remember (HONOR) Gold Star Families Act.
This week, we mark a defining moment in our nation’s fight against terrorism: the killing of Osama bin Laden. In the wake of the attacks on September 11, 2001, our nation was forced to confront a new level of terrorism. Nearly 3,000 innocent Americans were killed that day, and in response, the United States turned its full attention toward dismantling al Qaeda and preventing future attacks on our homeland.
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifice of military families. Military children serve in their own way, facing frequent moves, new schools, and long stretches without a parent at home. They adapt, persevere, and carry responsibilities far beyond their years. Their strength is quiet, but it is essential to the strength of our nation.