Hangar Z Ep 352 - The Foundation of Honor: A Police Week Special with Craig Floyd Part 1

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This episode is being released during Police Week 2026, a time set aside to honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others. It’s a week of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for our fallen brothers and sisters.

Today’s guest is someone who has dedicated much of his life to ensuring those sacrifices are never forgotten—Craig Floyd. This is Craig’s second time joining us on the podcast. The last time we spoke in May of 2024, we were standing together in the rain at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C.—a fitting backdrop for a man who has been such a powerful voice for the fallen.

Craig is the founder and president of Citizens Behind the Badge and the original chief executive officer of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. His work has had a lasting impact on how our nation honors its law enforcement heroes.
In this episode, we take a deeper dive into the incredible story behind the creation of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Judiciary Square. We explore the original vision of NYPD legend Mario Biaggi, who later served as a U.S. Representative, and how Craig’s time working for him as a legislative assistant helped set this monumental project in motion.

What followed was decades of dedication, perseverance, and relentless effort to bring that vision to life—an extraordinary achievement completed without government funding.

This is a fascinating, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it truly takes to build something that stands as a lasting tribute to sacrifice, service, and honor.

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