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.
A thank you should typically be sent out as soon as possible (about 3-6 days after a gift is received). For a wedding, a thank-you note should be written within two months of the receipt of the gift. A note written closer to the time of a gift received is always appreciated by a sender.