Last weekend we did not go dancing. We went instead to the 18th Annual Candlelight Vigil at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC.
We went to honor Officer James Feltis who was killed in the line of duty in February 2005. I have the privilege of working with Mary Feltis, the widow of James Feltis. I only met James once when he came to the office and Mary introduced us. However, I feel that I know him well.
It is said that you can take the measure of a man by the company he keeps. This being true, James Feltis was a great man. I have nothing but the highest respect for Mary Feltis. Her strength through this last most difficult year has been extraordinary. The other officers of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency have shown great consideration for Mary and compassion for their young daughter.
It is well to remember and honor those who have given their all to protect and serve the rest of us. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial is something that everyone should visit. Next time you are in DC, take the Metro Red Line to Judiciary Square. Go up the F Street escalators and there you are. While you are there visit Panel 59 West and pay your respects to Officer James M. Feltis III, whose name is inscribed there.
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