This Saturday, September 21st, will be Thank A Police Officer Day. It's a special day to take extra time to show your appreciation to the men and women in Blue who risk it all to serve and protect. While we like to encourage random acts of kindness for law enforcement any day, any time, here are five ways you can brighten a police officer's day as a show of respect for their bravery.
Tasty rewards are always welcome and can be a relief for any officer, especially on a long shift. Proud Police Wife has some sweet and savory recipes to give you some ideas; check out the Blue Line Oreo Truffle Balls!
The pleasant surprise of having your meal or coffee bought and already paid for would make any police officer's day. Whether you're at the drive thru or pay for a meal anonymously, this is a simple way to surprise an officer with a 'thanks.'
Being a part of law enforcement is more than a job, it also affects the lives of those around them. From PTSD support to spousal communities, you can make a contribution to your favorite law enforcement related organizations.
Be sure to check out our partnership with Tyler, aka the Donut Boy, and his efforts to thank every police officer in the country.
Cards, Gift Baskets, Care PackagesIf you have kids, Thank A Police Officer Day is a perfect opportunity for them to also show their appreciation. Make up some Thank You cards and hand deliver them to officers; court houses or local departments are great places to find them. Care packages are always appreciated and they can be tailored to suit a law enforcement officer's wants.
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Today we put the Hero Spotlight on a very special story involving the Grand Rapids Police and a 9 year old boy's birthday. Young Thomas Daniel was seen missing his school bus but what started out to be rough morning, turned into a memorable celebration.
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Officer Austin Lynema noticed Thomas' misfortune and while helping him get to school, learned that it was Thomas' birthday. And while he was excited to celebrate, he believed that no one would show up; due to being bullied at school. So instead, he invited the entire Grand Rapids Police Department to his birthday party.
Later on, Officer Lynema discovered that Thomas' fears were correct; no one had shown up for his birthday except for Officer Lynema himself and Thomas' siblings. The Grand Rapids hero decided to turn things around for the boy.
The next day, Grand Rapids Police threw a surprise birthday, customized Krispy Kreme donuts and all, for Thomas. “People at school are happy for me because Austin … he never lets kids down, he’s a hero,” said Daniel. “I’ll never forget this until the day I die.”
You can pay it forward and support law enforcement officers with our 2 For The Blue program, in partnership with I Donut Need A Reason To Thank A Cop, Tyler the Donut Boy.