Police Sunday 2007 - Another Great Day!

For the past 23 years, Grace Church has conducted a service honoring law enforcement personnel who serve the people of Lancaster County. The service originally began as a memorial service, remembering the Lancaster County officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. In recent years, the service has morphed somewhat. We still remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but we also seek to honor and appreciate those still serving our communities throughout the county. One way we do this is by giving out awards in conjunction with the Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association. The Chiefs select the winners and we recruit corporate sponsors to supply nice gifts for the winning officers. In doing so, we want all those serving us in law enforcement to know that we appreciate them!

Is all the effort to put together this service year in and year out worth it? Here are some excerpts from three emails I received in the days following this year's service. I think they answer this question quite clearly!


John,

My sincere thanks to you and the church officials, staff and congregation for another outstanding service which truly means so much to the entire Lancaster County Law Enforcement Community. I have also received many words of praise and compliments for the service… Great Job.

Chief Jim Walsh (West Lampeter Township PD)


John,

I know I echo the sentiments of the other law enforcement officers in the community in thanking you for the wonderful opportunity to recognize the active officers as well as those that made the ultimate sacrifice.

Sincerely,
Chief John Bowman (East Lampeter Township PD)


John,

It was a great day honoring those fallen officers, and I want to thank you, your church members and staff for making us from Lititz Borough feel right at home. I have enjoyed this service, and the warmth that seems to come so naturally from your congregation. Thanks again.

Chief Bill Seace (Lititz Borough PD)