Showing posts with label Idaho Peace Officers Memorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Idaho Peace Officers Memorial. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Annual Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial Barn Dance

We're getting ready for the 7th Annual Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial Fund Barn Dance which is going to be held on August 23rd. This year, we've had to move it to the barn here at Hidden Springs but it should be the same, fun event it's always been!

As you know, the Memorial is a very important part of our family. It's where we go to remember dad since there is no grave.

As part of our Memorial Service that we hold every year in May, we ring a bell each time one of the names of an Idaho Officer is read, while a member of law enforcement lays a rose to honor that person. We've always had to borrow a bell from the fire department and want to raise the money to build a permanent bell tower as part to the Memorial. This year, we're hoping the barn dance will raise the money for this addition.

If you know someone that owns a business and would like to make a donation for our silent auction at the barn dance, please let me know. We are a 501c3 charity and all donations are tax deductible! You can either leave a comment here, or email me at jpogue56@hotmail.com

The silent auction is what brings in the most money at this event and since we had to move the event, we're on a short time frame at trying to get items for the auction. I'll post more about the event as time gets closer. Hope to see you all there!

Monday, May 12, 2008

Idaho Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony


Friday is our annual ceremony honoring Idaho's Peace Officers who have died in the line of duty. This year is special because it's our 10th anniversary.

Because this is our anniversary, we're having vintage planes that will be doing a flyover.

It's also sad because this year, we're adding Officer Lee Newbill's name to the wall.