The National Police Week Parade 2009, Stamford, Conn

Today's Police Parade was a tribute to Police Officers who have fallen in the line of duty as well as to honor Police Officers who serve and protect.

Officers stand at attention prior to the raising of the flag ceremony.

Mayor Dan Malloy (center), Greenwich Police Chief David Ridberg at far right

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal salutes to the Glenbrook Firemen who provided the flag and ad hoc flag pole

the Greenwich Police Color Guard

The chopper flew right over Stamford Police HQ...

...and North right over Atlantic Street

Glenbrook Fire Dept.

Captain Christian Anderson of the Cos Cob Fire Police and Volunteer Cos Cob Fire Chief Brian Kelly

(at right) Attorney General Richard Blumenthal

K9's

(at left in red jacket) Photographer and Darien Police Sgt. Kane Winn

(at left in red shirt) Photographer and Darien Police Sgt. Kane Winn

Attorney General Richard Blumenthal with the Stamford Police Chief

the Parade ended back at Veteran's Park with Music by 'The Short Bus' and a Barbaque and Beer just outside 'The Palm' and across the street from one of the best Sushi Restaurants around 'Fin 2'.

The Parade ended back at Veteran's Park but then started again in a different way with Music by 'The Short Bus' and a Barbaque just outside 'The Palm' which is across the street from one of the best Sushi Restaurants around 'Fin 2'

Gerald Powers and Rorinda Smiragli. Gerald's brother was the Chef.

(center) Chuck Lovetri from 'The Short Bus'

musical group, 'The Short Bus' at Veteran's Park, Stamford, Conn

The Officers broke through the crowd and formed a circle and for about 15 minutes passionately played traditional Irish Music

Officer Martin Heanue with his son Nicholaus in Veteran Park in downtown Stamford

$2 cheeseburgers!

Union City, NJ Police Officer Henry Perez rocked it out on the drums after forfeiting his firearm belt to his fellow officer. Officer Perez is an Awesome Drummer!

Union City, NJ Police Officer Henry Perez rocked it out on the drums with 'The Short Bus' after forfeiting his firearm belt to his fellow officer. Officer Perez is an awesome Drummer!