Active shooter. Car bombs. Terror. Explosions. Gunfire. Death. ************ All describe what has occured in Norway. My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with the victims, families, friends and loved ones. Words cannot touch the sorrow, and I am beyond trying to articulate the numerous emotions racing through my system at the images of fleeing children, [...]
This next post has nothing to do with policing so if you are looking for another war story you might as well carry on to the next blog. This is more personal than I usually let on but there is much to be learned from the man I mention near the end. What this next [...]
Those who have served our country in times of war and in times of peace are forever in my gratitude. Thank you for all you have done, and to my comrades and friends who continue to serve, be smart, be safe, but above all else, be brave. We, as a country, owe you our freedom. [...]
In a few hours the street in front of our house is going to be busy with little ghosts, chicken costumes and fairy princesses and if last year was any indication, there will be a smattering of ghouls, goblins and zombies. Perhaps even some lions, tigers and bears (Oh my!). Halloween is always busy for [...]
Today my daughter’s soccer team observed a moment of silence for Laura Szendrei, the 15 year old girl who died last week after being attacked by an unknown suspect in Mackie Park on September 25, 2010. By all accounts Laura was a wonderful girl, full of life and with the promise of so much more. She [...]