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AJR 15

Honors Trooper Werner Foerster and all fallen officers; designates August 19th of each year as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day."

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Vicky Flynn and 1 co-sponsor

New Jersey designates August 19th annually as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day" to honor a fallen state police officer and all law enforcement killed in service.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Bill Summary · AJR 15

Legislative bill overview

AJR 15 is a joint resolution honoring the memory of Trooper Werner Foerster, a New Jersey State Police officer who was killed in the line of duty, and designates August 19th annually as "Trooper Werner Foerster Remembrance Day." The bill creates an official state observance to commemorate fallen law enforcement officers through this specific date.

Why is this important

Designated remembrance days serve to publicly acknowledge sacrifice and maintain institutional memory of those lost in service. For law enforcement communities and families of fallen officers, official state recognition provides formal validation of their loss and ensures continued public awareness across generations.

Potential points of contention

  • Selective commemoration: Questions may arise about why this particular officer is being honored with a statewide day when many other fallen officers are not similarly designated, potentially raising equity concerns
  • Proliferation of designated days: Some legislators may view accumulating memorial days as diluting their significance or creating administrative/ceremonial burden
  • Historical context: Depending on when and how Trooper Foerster died, there may be questions about timing of the commemoration or whether it reopens historical events some prefer to move beyond

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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