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IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING...This is the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. It's located in Washington, D.C. However, it's tucked away in the middle of nothing special. It's not even within walking distance of any of the other memorials or sites. It was a must see on our November trip...my boyfriend (I hate that term...I'm 35 with two kids and he's got two kids. Makes me feel 16 again. Partner gives people the wrong impression and companion makes me feel like I'm a senior citizen...oh well, anyway) my boyfriend is a Police Sergeant. I am so glad that we went to see it. It's beautiful and even though it's in a busy neighborhood, it's very peaceful. It is flanked on either side by these low-lying, curved white walls. Both of the walls bear the names of Law Enforcement Officers (police, FBI, prison guards and jailers) who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Did you know that 31 of 75 officers killed last year lost their lives due to automobile accidents and 5 of those were outside of their vehicles on stops. Please...be aware of officers that are pulled over to the side of the road . They are attempting to keep you safe on the road...please do the same for them. These men and women are not "fuzz" or "pigs" they are husbands/wives, fathers/mothers, sons/daughters who are just doing their jobs and they are all loved by someone!