In Honor & Remembrance

"It is not how these officers died that made them heroes, it is how they lived." - Vivian Eney Cross, Survivor - Dear Final Leg Team Members; In honor and respect of Police Week here in the U.S. next week, May 9-15, 2016, I just wanted to take a minute to remember all of our friends and colleagues from around the world who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of our respective countries. For everything YOU do, I also want to thank each and every one of the law enforcement members of our 2017 Austria Final Leg Team who are so dedicated and committed to protecting the citizens of your countries, states, cities, towns and communities.  The sacrifices you make in the service of others is remarkable and then you take it one step further in everything you do in support of Special Olympics and the amazing athletes around the world who are able to participate because of your efforts and what you do through the Law Enforcement Torch Run.  From creating awareness, identifying resources and raising funds for Special Olympics, what you do, means so much, to so many!   You ALL are truly the heroes! On behalf of Special Olympics athletes all over the world, THANK YOU!

Respectfully;

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John Newnan
Team Captain
2017 Austria LETR Final Leg