ATTLEBORO- Attleboro Police Chief Richard Pierce has announced the results of the National Police Parade held this past weekend in Middletown and Newport, RI. The Attleboro Police Honor Guard finished first in two categories: Police Marching Unit and Best Uniform. The group also took second place in the Police Honor Guard Competition.
Here is the official release:
The 26th annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade was held on Sunday May 3rd in Middletown and Newport, Rhode Island. The parade honors all law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and especially pays tribute to those officers that have been killed the line of duty.
Police and other law enforcement agencies, mounted police units, police and fire department pipe and drum corps, military bands and high school bands from around the country participate in the National Police Parade each year. The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon is always a major attraction at the event. This year 54 police and other law enforcement agencies were scheduled to participate in the parade.
The Attleboro Police Department has participated in the National Police Parade for several years. Last year (2008) the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received awards in the following category; a second place award for the “Police Marching Unit – Precision in Drill and Ceremony Competition” and the first place award for the “Police Drill Team Competition”.
This year the Attleboro Police Department Honor Guard received the following awards:
First Place: Police Marching Unit – Precision in Drill and Ceremony Competition
First Place: Best Uniform Category
Second Place: Police Honor Guard Competition
Chief Richard J. Pierce stated it was an honor to receive the prestige’s awards at this years’ National Police Parade. Pierce said that he was extremely proud of all the members of the Honor Guard and the other members of the department that participated in the parade and competitions. He stated their hard work, commitment and dedication to duty were admirable. Pierce stated it is a privilege to participate in the National Police Parade each year and to pay tribute to those officers that have given the ultimate sacrifice.
The members of the Police Department Honor Guard that participated in this year’s parade were Patrolmen: Yuriy Bukhenik, Timothy Cook Jr., Joseph Daday, Stephen Graney, James MacDonald, William Monterroso, Richard Pierce Jr., and Keith Shepard.
