10/29/2025
In September of 2016, Thank You First Responder Co-Founders Matt Jackson, Stanton Smith, and Andrew Collier, brother of the late MIT police officer Sean Collier and others began advocating in person on Capitol Hill for the creation of a “Day of Appreciation” for First Responders.
The effort spawned an advocacy campaign for several years to express our gratitude and share our support for First Responders including petitions formally requesting that Congress pass legislation creating a National First Responders Day. On October 27, 2022 President Joe Biden issued a White House Proclamation naming October 28th as National First Responders Day.
Rescue 5 sends a heartfelt thank you to all first responders. Your daily sacrifices and unwavering courage inspire us. We see you. We honor you.