Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while serving their communities as law enforcement officers. ๐
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Today marks the culmination of a week dedicated to remembering our fallen officers and K-9 partners.
We stand in gratitude. We honor their courage. We will never forget.
As the Law Enforcement Torch Run, we are proud of our partnership and remain committed to carrying the Flame of Hope in their honor, continuing their legacy through our support of @specialolympics .๐ฅ
#NationalPoliceWeek #PeaceOfficersMemorialDay #LETRforSO
๐โค๏ธ 125 miles........6 days.
For 26 years, retired Oklahoma Highway Patrol Captain Stewart Meyer, his wife Beth Ann, fellow troopers, law enforcement, friends, and family have walked from Chickasha to Stillwater in memory of Craig Meyer, raising funds and hope for Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes.
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ฌ๐งโ๐ญ ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฅ๐ค.
๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง.
๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ.
๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฌ.
Before the crowds cheer and medals are awarded, athletes across Oklahoma are training, fighting through adversity, and showing the world what courage really looks like.โค๏ธ
#LETRforSO #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude
For more than four decades, law enforcement officers around the world have stood beside @SpecialOlympics athletes through the Law Enforcement Torch Runยฎ (LETR) and with the support of our founding partner, the @theiacp (IACP).
LETR, IACP, and Special Olympics signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding to reaffirm that partnership this past month at the National Law Enforcement Museum (@NLEOMF ).
This partnership will continue to advance inclusion, build stronger communities, and carry the Flame of Hope for millions of #SpecialOlympics athletes worldwide.
Read the full story in #LETRforSO bio.
Wir durften anlรคsslich des Law Enforcement Torch Run von @specialolympicsswitzerland die Fackel bei ihrer Reise nach Zug begleiten ๐โโ๏ธโ๐โโ๏ธโ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
Am 7. Mai erreicht die Special Olympics Fackel Zug โ ein ganz besonderer Moment auf dem Weg zu den National Summer Games. Die Fackel steht weltweit fรผr Mut, Inklusion und Zusammenhalt. Getragen von Athlet/innen und Polizist/innen der International Police Association ( @ipaswitzerland ) verbindet sie Gemeinschaften und macht die Werte von Special Olympics sichtbar. Wir wรผnschen allen Lรคufer/innen viel Spass und alles Gute ๐ช
#specialolympics #gemeinsamstark #nationalgames #inklusion
@letr_switzerland@letrforso
๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐๐ต ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ผ๐! ๐
The ๐ญ๐ถ๐น๐ช๐ฌ is strong today, and itโs powered by determination, inclusion, and the unstoppable spirit of #SpecialOlympics athletes across the galaxy.
From the training grounds to the finish lines, these athletes are going full hyperdrive, proving that when we stand together, thereโs no limit to how far we can go. ๐
Flip the switch, punch it to lightspeed, and #ChooseToInclude!
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
Today, we celebrate an incredible career and an even more incredible person ๐
After decades of dedication to Special Olympics Connecticut and more than 40 years of impact within the @specialolympics movement, Lisa Carlone officially retires today. From expanding opportunities for thousands of athletes to growing @ctletr , her legacy is woven into everything we do. Not just here in Connecticut, but around the world through volunteering with @letrforso .
Lisa, thank you for your passion, leadership, and unwavering belief in our athletes and the power of inclusion. This isnโt goodbye - itโs see you soon!
Share your favorite Lisa story in the comments (and read more about her impact at the link in bio).
#soct #choosetoinclude #letr4so #specialolympics
๐ฅ Today, weโre proud to reveal the route for the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Runยฎ for Special Olympics Final Leg.
For the first time in USA Games history, the LETR Final Leg will travel coast to coast before arriving in Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
This journey represents athletes in all 50 states as we build toward an unforgettable week of competition, June 20-26. Follow the Flame of Hope through the link in our bio.
Thanks to Jersey Mike's, the official sponsor of the LETR, and our partners for helping power this national journey.
#LETRFinalLeg #CallingAllChampions #2026USAGames
Law Enforcement officials from across Jamaica joined forces in a run across the country, all in support of the 2026 Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games coming to Montego Bay this November.
What many donโt know: Law Enforcement worldwide is the largest grassroots fundraiser for Special Olympics through the @letrforso . These volunteersโ passion fuels opportunities and empowers athletes across the globe.
Explore the mission by following the link in #SpecialOlympics bio and follow their social media channels to learn more. #LETRforSO #ChooseToInclude
Happy Birthday to retired Wichita Police Chief and founder of Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Richard LaMunyon!
Since launching in 1981, LETR has grown into the largest grassroots fundraising movement in the world for @specialolympics . Through the dedication of law enforcement officers and volunteers worldwide, over $1 billion has been raised to support local programs and athletes, all while championing dignity, respect, and inclusion.
Thank you, Chief LaMunyon, for creating a legacy that continues to change lives around the globe. Happy Birthday! #LETRforSO #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude
This week, during the LETR International Executive Council Spring Business Meeting, we reaffirmed one of our most important partnerships. A new MOU was officially signed with our founding partners, @theiacp , strengthening our shared commitment to the mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Participating in the signing were LETR Executive Council Chairman John Clifton, IACP Executive Director/CEO Vincent Talucci, CAE, and Brandon Fitzgerald, Chief Legal Officer for @SpecialOlympics and Secretary of the Board.
The signing took place at the National Law Enforcement Museum and concluded with a celebration attended by local law enforcement, supporters from across the D.C. area, and members of the LETR Executive Council.
A powerful reminder that when we stand together, our impact grows.
@NLEOMF #SpecialOlympics #LETRforSO
We're nostalgic about our beginnings, but weโre focused on the present and driven to build a more inclusive future.
Join the movement today at the link in our bio. #ChooseToInclude
๐ Building the future together.
Special Olympics was proud to host more than 30 law enforcement leaders from the @letrforso during their Spring Business Meeting.
As members of the LETR International Executive Council, these leaders came together to focus on strategic planning, innovation, and growth, strengthening LETR's ability to continue supporting Special Olympics programs around the world.
Because when leadership, purpose, and passion align, the impact reaches far beyond the finish line.
Be sure to like and follow their accounts to stay connected.
๐Learn more about #LETRforSO and how they have raised over $1.1 billion since 1981 for Special Olympics programs across the globe at the link in our bio.
