Thursday, February 07, 2008

To Serve And To Protect: A Dedication to Those That Do

This morning, a SWAT member was killed after a stand-off in Los Angeles, CA. In the 41-year history of the SWAT team, this was the first time an officer was killed in the line of duty. The news story can be found on the link below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/07/us/07cnd-shoot.html?ex=1360126800&en=fd6e36ceb69cdb84&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

I wanted to take some time to thank those that serve and protect the rest of us. These men and women put their own lives at risk, put their families, their hopes and dreams on hold- just so the rest of us have a security blanket.

In that past, I've had a couple instances where the police hasn't been helpful, out of which, one was especially disturbing. Since then, I have made a couple very good friends who are law enforcement officers. I have also learned that there will always be a sour apple in every family- whether that be a family of police officers, doctors, nurses, business, etc.

Once again... thank you for making the rest of us feel safe.