Matt was awarded an opportunity to attend this year's Peace Officer's Memorial events in Washington D.C. He was grateful for the opportunity and sent us pictures throughout the trip. He started out with a visit to the Law Enforcement Memorial. It was so moving to read the many notes and letters left behind by family members.
He was happy to have a chance to see Warren and Marilyn for a quick lunch in the city. It had been too long since our last visit!
Thursday evening, he had a chance to take a private tour of the Capitol building.
He attended a candlelight ceremony on Friday night and said pictures just couldn't do it justice. He estimated a crowd of nearly 20,000!
Geri was sweet enough to drive up from SC to spend Saturday with him, touring the city. They visited the MLK memorial, toured the Newseum, did a lot of walking around the mall and enjoyed a delicious lunch. I'm glad they were able to have that time together!
Saturday night, he took he guided bus tour around the city…visiting the White House,
Washington Monument,
Lincoln Memorial and much more.
On Sunday, all of the agencies visiting, dressed in their uniforms for the memorial ceremony. Matt met this group of officers from Germany at the Metro Station
and met these officers from Toronto.
Matt came home with so many stories and really would like to return next year with me and the girls. We are so proud of the work that he does and the sacrifice that all of the law enforcement officers make to keep us safe! It was quite an honor for him to attend and I am grateful that he cherished the opportunity and paid his respects to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty!
