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This reflection is in response for Errica (Travis' niece).... Your Uncle Travis was amazing, and yes, he was a strong man. He was also incredibly loyal to his job, to his friends and to those he loved.Interestingly, he also loved killer whales, not only for their beauty, but because of their family loyalty. Although he was right-handed, he shot his gun left handed (and he was quick!). I'm sure you know that he loved the Dallas Cowboys and had an affinity for them since he was a little kid. His all-time favorite player for the Dallas Cowboys was Emmitt Smith. Travis cooked an amazing lasagna, which he learned how to make from his dear friend Vivian. His two best guy friends were Tim (from the military) and Mike (ECSD). He was incredibly patient and kind beyond anything you could imagine. Always supportive. One year during the christmas holiday he told me that he was always amazed by the recipients of "Shop With A Cop" because the kids would always want to buy for their family and not for themselves. And the Christmas before his accident, I had heard that he had used his own money to buy things for a little guy in the "shop with a cop program" because the little boy used his donation money to buy for his family instead of himself, and Travis wanted this kid to have gifts as well. A series on television that your uncle loved was called the "X-files". He absolutely never missed an episode. He drove a red Camaro IROC and his patrol car was a Ford Explorer (not that that's important). One thing I don't want to forget to tell you is that Travis was really proud of your dad for all the positive changes he made in his life. And Errica, he adored you. He thought you were the cutest kid ever. He also had a tremendous respect for your grandfather and truly loved him, as he did all of you. He was an excellent cop, Errica. So respected. His uniform was meticulously perfect-always if you can imagine. He would even go through his "troops', reports to correct any typos...he just felt that those kinds of things were important. Travis was 6'2" and incredibly handsome. Aside from being a strong individual, he also had a sensitive side that few people saw... And He loved with all his heart -- in all these years since his accident, he still remains the best human being I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He really was extraordinary......
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Personal Relationship
April 11, 2012
