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Remembering Our Fallen Agents
Criminal Investigations
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy set aside May 15 as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. The annual observance allows us to give a heartfelt “thank you” to federal, state and local law enforcement personnel and remember the fallen officers who gave their lives in the line of duty.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
The Fidel Family and EPA Criminal Enforcement officials at the Memorial.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Fidel Family with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson (on the right) and OECA Assistant Administrator Catherine McCabe (on the left).
Candlelight Vigil - Wednesday evening, at the Memorial Wall
EPA honors its own agents who gave their lives while carrying out their duties. These three exceptional individuals made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation's land, water and air; and citizens from those who would violate the law.
A plaque honoring the EPA Special Agents
who died while on active duty, is on display in the Headquarters
office of the Criminal Enforcement program.
"The work of our special agents enables EPA to draw 'the line in the
sand' that says that criminal violators of our environmental laws will
be prosecuted," said Criminal Enforcement Director Fred Burnside. "The
dedication of our fallen officers inspires our work and ensures that
their contributions will not be forgotten."
The National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund web site offers more
information on National Police Week and scheduled activities. 