MinneaPoLiS POLICE HONOR Guard and color GUARD FOUNDATION

The Foundation supports the Minneapolis Police Honor and Color Guards in their mission to honor the departed and comfort the bereaved

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Honoring the departed

The Minneapolis Police Honor and Color Guards are privileged to serve honor at the funerals of active and retired Minneapolis Police Officers.

We also serve honor at the funerals of fallen police officers across the state and nation.

We are an integral part of Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremonies.

comforting the bereaved

The Minneapolis Police Honor and Color Guards provide comfort to the bereaved through our solemn and respectful presence at funerals.

Our involvement helps the bereaved feel less alone in their time of need.

We encourage community and connection amongst those who are mourning the death of a loved one.

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increasing our outreach

We are increasing our efforts to promote awareness of the services of the Minneapolis Police Honor and Color Guards amongst funeral directors, hospitals and hospices.

We are working to educate local media on our services and on the purpose and meaning of the ceremonies and traditions of the Minneapolis Police Honor and Color Guards.

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Latest News

Lieutenant Inno Suek

Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 by Aileen Johnson in Fallen Officers, History

Appointed: June 18, 1956End of Watch: September 30, 1972 Today we are thinking about Lieutenant Inno Suek. Lieutenant Suek was 41 years of age when he was killed in the line of duty. He was off duty, working part time as a security guard at Hum’s Liquor Store at 2125 Lyndale Avenue South on Saturday, […]

officer jerome “jerry” haaf

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Aileen Johnson in Fallen Officers

Appointed – April 23, 1962 End of Watch – September 25, 1992 Today we are thinking about Officer Jerome “Jerry” Haaf who was killed in the line of duty on this day in 1992. Officer Haaf was working his regular traffic assignment in South Minneapolis when he stopped by the Pizza Shack – a well-known […]

june 6, 1944

Posted on June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 by Aileen Johnson in History

Today, we are thinking of the soldiers who landed on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Some of us have had the great, good fortune to have known the returning soldiers. We honor them and their service. Many soldiers gave their lives so that others could be free. We remember them. We are […]

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we need your support to execute our mission

We are a Minnesota Non-Profit Corporation.

We are a 501(c)3 Public Charity – EIN 83-1589356.

Your donations to the Foundation go to fund

Equipment and supplies
Participation in National Police Week activities in Washington, D.C.
Education and training

We are an organization on the rise.

We are determined to grow and to, one day, be able to provide scholarships and financial support to police families who have suffered the death of a loved one.

We appreciate your support.

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killed in the line of duty

a video by sergeant Kenneth tidgwell

Minneapolis Police Honor Guard Member Sergeant Kenneth Tidgwell has created a video commemorating all Minneapolis Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty.

We are grateful to Sergeant Tidgwell for his excellent work in honoring the fallen and are privileged to have the opportunity to present his video.

Here is a link to the video:

Honoring the Fallen – Minneapolis Police Department