What we do and why we do it
We are an international group of dedicated runners and Survivors from Emergency Services and the Military.
During National Police week, we run a 3 day, 150-mile relay style race from the Philadelphia Navy Yard to the Washington D.C. National Police Memorial. We run to honor law enforcement officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice while protecting the communities they serve and to also honor their survivors.
LEMR was started in 1996 with two runners, two support personnel and two support vehicles. In 2021 we will be running for the 25th year with more than 175 runners participating.
May 12, 13, 14
Law Enforcement Memorial Run
We are an international group of dedicated runners and Survivors
from Emergency Services and the Military.
History
This run was started in 1996 with 4 volunteer runners and two support vehicles. There were two officers from the Philadelphia Police department and two officers from the Delaware River Port Authority Police department. They started on this run during National police week as friends to honor the family members and survivors of officers killed in the line of duty.
Each year thereafter, they added new runners and key people to advance their mission. In 2019, 175 runners and support personnel from 9 states and Canada started out from the Philadelphia Naval yard.
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Earlier this week, we announced the passing of our beloved Lodge 30 Secretary, Tim Hoagland. His service, friendship, and dedication to our lodge will be greatly missed. Please see the following for his funeral arrangements.
Visitation:
🗓 Sunday, August 3, 2025 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Bradley Funeral Home – Marlton, 601 Route 73 South, Evesham Township, NJ 08053
Visitation & Memorial Service:
🗓 Monday, August 4, 2025
• Visitation: 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
• Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m.
📍 Bradley Funeral Home – Marlton
Graveside Service:
🗓 Monday, August 4, 2025 • 1:00 p.m.
📍 Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, North Hanover Township, NJ 08562
We invite all our Lodge brothers and sisters, family, and friends to honor Tim’s life and service. We gather in solidarity and respect as we remember a cherished friend and officer.
If you want to share memories, photos, or condolences, you may do so on the Bradley Funeral Home guest book page.
FOP Penn-Jersey Lodge 30 extends heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family. We stand united in mourning and respect.
Rest in peace, Brother Tim.
www.bradleyfhmarlton.com/obituaries/Timothy-Michael-Hoagland?obId=43778746
Obituary information for Timothy Michael Hoagland
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The photo below was taken on May 12th 2025 when got to Aberdeen, Maryland. Tim was surprised as we recognized his retirement from Law Enforcement after 28 years of service at the Delaware River Porr Authority Police. Tim put the LEMR together from start to finish for over a decade and grew it to over 200 runners making the full journey plus the hundreds and sometimes thousands of runners we would meet and run with along the route. Tim’s work brought in runners from Canada, Texas, Indiana, Utah and spaces in between.
We were lucky enough to call him friend and will miss him dearly. He will forever be in our hearts and never forgotten by the Law Enforcement Memorial Run.It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and Lodge Secretary, Tim Hoagland.
Tim was not only a dedicated member of FOP Penn-Jersey Lodge 30, but a steadfast friend, leader, and advocate for all his fellow officers. His commitment to the mission of the FOP and his tireless work as secretary left an enduring mark on our lodge and the law enforcement community.
Beyond his service, Tim will be remembered for his integrity, kindness, and unwavering support for those around him. His absence will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege to know him.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Tim’s family, friends, and all who mourn this profound loss. Please keep them in your thoughts during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Brother Hoagland. We’ve got the watch from here.
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Tim will be missed. Such a good guy. So sad to hear of his passing. Rest easy sir. 🖤💙🖤
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Are shirts still available?
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