Ramstein honors the fallen with Police Week Published May 4, 2011 By Airman 1st Class Ciara M. Travis 86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- In October 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor the federal, state and municipal officers who died or are disabled in the line of duty. He also designated the week in which Peace Officers Memorial Day falls as Police Week. During the week at Ramstein, several events will be held to honor Police Week: May 9, there will be a Prayer Breakfast at the Officers' Club at 7:30 a.m. and you must purchase tickets prior to the event. May 10, there will be a relay competition held on Pulaski Barracks at 9 a.m. If you have a team and would like to participate, please sign up as soon as possible. May 13, there will be a "Retreat" and "Final Guardmount" where Security Forces members who have given their lives in the ultimate sacrifice will be honored at the base flag pole on Ramstein at 4:30 p.m. On May 14, there will be a demo and expo at the KMCC beginning at noon. If interested in participating or attending any of these events, please contact Master Sgt. Dana Council at DSN 478-2055 or commercial 06371-47-2055.