"Police Week Newaygo" May 11-17, 2025
Resolution adopted by the City of Newaygo City Council on May 13, 2019, declares every calendar week in which May 15th falls as "Police Week Newaygo"
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officer Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. National Policy Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
In 2004 the City of Newaygo established Marshall Memorial Park to memorize Trapper Kevin Marshall. In 2019 Headstones were placed in the Marshall Memorial Park honoring and memorizing all fallen Police Officer from Newaygo County: Village Marshal Benjamin Carpenter; end of watch July 23, 1963, Deputy Gerald Kandler; end of watch June 12, 1998, Trooper Kevin Marshall end of watch July 7, 2003, Trooper Paul Butterfield; end of watch September 9, 2013.
Since 1776, there have been 26,959 know line of duty deaths in the United States of America, including 672 in Michigan and 4 in Newaygo County.
Michigan's and specifically Newaygo County's fallen officers will never be forgotten, nor their service to their respective communities. By choosing to commit themselves to law enforcement, these brave individuals answered the call for service and willingly put their lives in jeopardy. We commend them for recognizing law enforcement as a noble career, and protecting the public safety, and also of those who are currently serving for the safety and security of their communities.
We publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our Newaygo County community as well as those of our State and Nation.
Keep Safe and Be Blessed Mayor Ed Fedel!
City of Newaygo
