I know this blog is fairly new so there hasn’t been a chance to get to know much about me and how embedded I am in the services now. My good friend is a dispatcher. I have 2 very good friends that are police and they are in the fire service as well. Then I also have some others in my life through personal training that worry me as well because, of course, they are all swat. So they end up in extra situations that many don’t.
I try hard not to worry about everyone in my life in the police and fire, as it will do me no good. I know they are trained at the highest level, they look out for each other and above all, they are not stupid. But horrible people are out there and they are uncontrollable and unreasonable. My friend just told me on Friday about how a shooting went down 6 or 7 years ago with someone that I’m just starting to get to know. Thankfully they were in their swat gear still, but it was completely random and after they had their “guard” down and the event was supposed to be completed, suspect was in custody. The guy had just gotten out of jail and had a vendetta against them. It just brings back that horrible people are out there and we just never know. Thankfully no officers were killed in that event.
I weep for those of you grieving for your loved ones and send my most comforting thoughts to the entire area as you try to work through the loss. I can not even imagine the impact that losing 3 officers will have on this department. Especially veterans of so many years. My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the families of the officers. Extra hugs to your loved one’s. I know I will be sending some extra love to those in my life today in appreciation that they have made it safely through another day.
