Monthly Archives: December 2006

I note with sadness the passing of President Gerald Ford. I graduated from High School in May of 1973, so the Watergate Hearings and the subsequent resignation of Richard Nixon as President is still vivid. President Ford arrived at a … Continue reading →

St. Peter Police Officer Chris Nelson and Mankato Police Officer Robert Sandusky were shot responding to a domestic dispute on Saturday as part of the River Valley Tactical Response Team. The details of the incident can be found in this … Continue reading →

Just a short note that Minnesota Twins Pitcher Brad Radke announced his retirement today. I watched his press conference on the news this evening. Much like his tenacious career, he was a class act right up to the end. With … Continue reading →

Time to remind you again that my blog is my property and my views are just that: my views and not the views of my employer. In the Sunday edition of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, there is an opinion piece … Continue reading →

Sergeant Jason L. Sheppard, 29, of the Aiken County, South Carolina Sheriff’s Office died on December 8th from injuries sustained after he was struck by a vehicle on December 7th while directing traffic at the scene of a fire. Sergeant … Continue reading →

Police Officer Ken Jordan, 32, of the Colorado Springs, Colorado Police Department died on December 5th from injuries sustained when he was shot on December 4th while backing up an officer during a traffic stop. Officer Jordan served his agency … Continue reading →

Officer Steve Favela, 30, of the Honolulu Police Department died on November 26th from injuries sustained in an accident on November 21st. Officer Favela had served his agency for 8 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.Deputy … Continue reading →