New York City residents and local entrepreneurs, under the leadership of community advocate Sheikh Musa Drammeh and the 43rd Precinct Council, held the annual Appreciation Walk on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in celebration of National Public Safety Honor Day.

Observed every first Tuesday of December, the event brought together community members, faith leaders, business owners, and youth groups to honor law enforcement officers and public safety personnel who work daily to safeguard the borough.

Participants gathered at Virginia Park, beside the Parkchester Number 6 Train Station, before embarking on the symbolic walk to the 43rd Precinct at exactly 12:00 PM. The two-hour event served as a public demonstration of gratitude and solidarity.

According to organizers, the walk was designed to reaffirm community support for officers and first responders.

“National Public Safety Honor Day reminds us that gratitude is a powerful tool for peace,” said Sheikh Musa Drammeh, cofounder of Peace December and Adopt-A-Friend Inc. “Today, we walked not just to say ‘thank you,’ but to affirm our belief that safer communities are built when residents and law enforcement stand together with respect, understanding, and shared responsibility.”

Drammeh added that the annual walk remains a vital tradition in the Bronx.
“Our officers and first responders face challenges most people will never see, yet they show up every day to protect our families and our neighborhoods,” he said. “This walk is our way of honoring their courage, acknowledging their sacrifices, and renewing our commitment to a more compassionate and peaceful Bronx.”

He also highlighted the role of community-driven initiatives in promoting peace.
“At Peace December and Adopt-A-Friend, we believe community action is the heartbeat of progress,” he noted. “This annual walk demonstrates that appreciation, unity, and civic partnership are not just ideals—they are practices we must uphold year after year to strengthen our borough and inspire the next generation.”

The procession concluded with a brief “Thank You” press conference at the precinct, featuring remarks from the Commanding Officer, elected officials, clergy members, community representatives, and event sponsors. Organizers say the tradition will continue as a symbol of community appreciation and collective responsibility for public safety.