Add in the officers who died in the line of duty from other causes -- traffic accidents, for example -- and the figure rises to 102 so far this year, according to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.
- Send thank-you notes within 24 hours of the interview or the very next day at the latest. If it arrives a week later, the meaning is lost. - If you e-mail a sentiment of gratitude, follow up with a thank-you note or card in the mail.
Typically, etiquette states that the proper expiration date for a thank you note is three months from the date of the gift or service. Of course, extend that time if youâre experiencing a trauma, such as illness or a death in the family. In those cases, you can send a note whenever you feel up to it.