In recognition of National Correctional Officers week, the COG Corrections Chiefs Committee is sponsoring the 22st Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of fallen corrections officers. The ceremony commences National Correctional Officer/Employee Week, May 4-11, 2013. Slain correctional officers from across the nation will be remembered during this solemn ceremony. Immediately following the ceremony, honor guard teams from jurisdictions in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will meet in the annual honor guard competition.
This year’s ceremony and competition will take place Saturday, May 4th 2013, beginning at 10AM and ending at 11AM at Judiciary Square, Washington DC.
For a video on the 2013 event:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ox0LLo6Xsn8