Now, more than ever, please help us show heroes families, and the community, what being a part of the “blue family” is all about.
When: Monday, May 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (Ceremony to start at 7:00 p.m.)
Where: State Capitol in Lansing, MI
Why: To honor those that have fallen and show support to their surviving families.
Who: YOU! We’re looking for uniform personnel to form a cordon for the families of the fallen to walk through and then become the backdrop on the steps of the Capitol. The ceremony is about 45 minutes
This year we are honoring the life and dedicated service of:
- Trooper Joel E. Popp, Michigan State Police, EOW 01/24/2024
- Motor Carrier Officer Daniel M. Kerstetter, Michigan State Police, EOW 09/15/2024
- Deputy William H. Butler Jr., Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Office, EOW 06/27/2024
- Detective Bradley J. Reckling, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, EOW 06/22/2024
- Corporal Mohamed Said, Melvindale Police Department, EOW 07/21/2024
- Patrolman Herman C. Schmidt, Hamtramck Police Department, EOW 02/18/1917
- Officer Benjamin C. Montie, Ecorse Police Department, EOW 03/31/1924
- Officer John O. Hessler, Ecorse Police Department, EOW 08/12/1943
- Deputy Arvin E. Kays, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, IN, EOW 05/26/1990
Shannon Thielen, Detective, City of Lansing Police Department, Ph. 517-483-6858