About the Police and Fire Memorial
Chestnut and Cedar Streets will be re-introduced to the Civic Center—to make it more open and inviting to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles. Next, 1st Street will be extended across the site—to connect east to west. These simple actions will form an urban framework of smaller blocks that will knit the downtown back together and create a new pedestrian environment, similar to what exists in other areas of Long Beach and in cities that have undergone successful revitalization. With this reconstruction, a new Police and Fire Memorial will be developed. This memorial will pay tribute to all police officers and firefighters that have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to keep our community safe.
Make a Donation
Your donation will directly support the construct of this new Police and Fire Memorial. Donations are tax deductible. Tax ID#: 93-1223990.
Sponsorship Levels $25,000 – Chief’s Circle* $10,000 – Platinum $5,000 – Gold $2,500 – Silver $1,000 – Bronze $500 – Public Safety Partner $250 – Community Partner
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Flag Folding Symbology
Fold 1: A symbol of life.
Fold 2: Our belief in eternal life.
Fold 3: Made in honor and remembrance of the veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.
Fold 4: Represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as in time of war for His divine Guidance.
Fold 5: A tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our Country,” in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.
Fold 6: Where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.
Fold 7: A tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect
Fold 8: A tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.
Fold 9: A tribute to womanhood, and Mothers. For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty, and devotion that the character of men and women who have made this country great has been molded.
Fold 10: A tribute to the father, for he, too has given his sons and daughters, for defense of our country since they were first born.
Fold 11: Represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrew eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Fold 12: Represents and emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christian eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit.
Fold 13: Or when the Flag is completely folded: The stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation’s motto, “In God We Trust.”
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