I feel that first responders (police, firefighters, EMS, etc.) are not given the recognition that they deserve. More often than not, this recognition is only given by the people who have benefited from their services. I believe that there should be a National holiday that officially recognizes these individuals. I feel that on this holiday, it would be appropriate for the local community to come together and shower these individuals with gifts, donations, food, etc. A cookout at the local firehouse or police station for example. There is currently no National day of the year where these individuals that sacrifice themselves for the good of the community are recognized. That needs to change. That is why I am filing this petition. Our heroes need a National day of recognition.