In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week.
In 2013, Indianapolis police officer Rod Bradway was killed in the line of duty, when his daughter Sierra was 13. Sierra is now 17 and recently attended her prom.
Sierra honored her father by wearing a blue dress – and taking her date, Brock Spayd, with her to visit the gravesite beforehand, expecting a calm, special moment.
But when she arrived at the grave, she was greeted by many officers from a handful of local departments, all there to celebrate the legacy of Sierra’s father and show their support.
The touching scene was organized by Brock's mom, who happens to be captain in the sheriff’s department.
Thanks to the kindness of this thoughtful woman, Sierra was able to enjoy a lot of laughs, a few tears and an unforgettable prom memory. (Good Housekeeping)