Author: Michael Hesse
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Take time today to thank a first responder
New Year’s Day marked the beginning of a significant number of celebrations planned across the nation and our state in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood. As a young child in 1976, I remember many celebratory events held in honor of our nation’s bicentennial.…
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Honoring the O’Neill family this Police Week
In 1961 President John F. Kennedy issued an Executive Order proclaiming the Week of May 15 as National Peace Officers Week here in the United States. Throughout Colorado various police agencies take this opportunity to recognize the service and sacrifice of our police officers. Since the founding of the Denver Police Department in 1859, over…
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Denver’s police museum is building trust
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy issued a proclamation declaring the week of May 15 as National Police Week. Nearly 60 years later, the Denver Police Museum has planned a series of special events during Police Week to honor our 72 fallen officers and the nearly 9,000 individuals who have served the City and County…