FOP Indiana Wayne Lodge 14

On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor those who answered the call of duty with courage, dignity, and honor.

We remember the brave men and women who stood between danger and their communities, who carried the weight of service not for recognition, but because they believed protecting others mattered.

Today is not only about mourning loss — it is about honoring sacrifice.

We remember the families left behind: the spouses who carry both pride and heartbreak, the children who grow up holding onto memories, and all friend and family forever changed.

To every surviving family member: you are not forgotten, and you will never walk alone. The Fraternal Order of Police stands beside you — not just today, but in every season that follows.

We honor the fallen not only for how they died, but for how they lived:
with integrity,
with compassion,
with courage,
and with a commitment to something greater than themselves.

May we continue to speak their names with honor, carry their memory with dignity, and support the families who continue the journey forward.

Never forgotten.
Forever honored.