Monthly Archives: January 2007

Officer Memorials

Sergeant Nicholas G. Sottile, 48, of the Florida Highway Patrol, was shot and killed during a traffic stop on January 12th. Sergeant Sottile had served his department for 24 years. He is survived is survived by his wife, daughter and … Continue reading

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Howard Bacon Jr.

Late in December of 1980, Grand Island, Nebraska Police Chief Howard Bacon interviewed me in his office after I had spent a day of written tests and physical fitness testing to be considered for a job as a police officer … Continue reading

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Officer Memorials

Trooper Calvin W. Jenks, 24, of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was shot and killed on a traffic stop on January 6th. Trooper Jenks had served his agency for nearly 3 years. He is survived by his wife, parents, four brothers, … Continue reading

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Rules to Live By

I found this quote in a file of papers I keep at home for a reference. There is no attribution, unfortunately and you may have seen it put to music. It’s just as powerful as the first time I saw … Continue reading

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