MEDIA ADVISORY MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will speak at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Funds (NLEOMF) 15th National Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 8:15 p.m. EDT. The vigil is held to honor law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty; a total of 377 officers will be honored at this years ceremony, including 148 officers killed in the line of duty in 2002.
WHAT:National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund 15th Annual National Candlelight Vigil Keynote address by Attorney General John Ashcroft WHEN:Tuesday, May 13, 2003 Media arrival - 7:00 p.m.
Ceremony begins - 8:00 p.m.
Attorney Generals remarks- 8:15 p.m.
WHERE:National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial E Street, between 4th and 5th Streets, NW - Washington, D.C.
Judiciary Square Metro Stop (Red Line) NOTE: Mult box and risers will be provided. Media can direct additional questions and confirm attendance to Torrey Wasserman at (703) 927-6295 or Sheara Reich at (202) 368-3838 with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. 03-281
Source: US Department of Justice
