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Explorers raising funds to attend memorial
December 1, 2016
It is estimated that every 53 hours a law enforcement officer is killed in the line of duty in the United States. The month of November has seen the tragic loss of 20 officers’ nationwide; more than any other month in 2016.

There have been a total of 132 officers killed in the line of duty in the United States this year.

To honor the ultimate sacrifice made by these men and woman, and their families, every year for a week during the month of May, law enforcement officers from all over the United States travel to Washington DC to remember those who gave their lives to serve and protect.

The explorers from Bonners Ferry Border Patrol Explorer Post #190 are currently raising funds in order to be a part of National Law Enforcement Memorial Week in Washington DC, May 2017.

Explorers will be at the American Legion Craft Show at the fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday. You may purchase from a variety of generously donated hand crafted items or buy raffle tickets to win some great Christmas gifts, including a number of gift certificates from local businesses. Explorers will have a booth available on Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Additionally, contributions for travel can be made through a GoFundMe account at gofundme.com/explorerpost190. The Explorers have set a goal of $15,000 to cover expenses for nine members of Explorers Post #190.

For more information, email borderpatrolexplorerpost190@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/explorerpost190.
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