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"My Dad, Our Hero"

A gentleman offered this statement
as they laid my dad to rest,
"Today your dad's a Hero son,
and truly nothing less!"
Into his eyes I peered,
as the tears rolled gently down.
My response was kind and simple
the only words that could be found.
My dad was an officer
and a Hero every day.
He made this world a safer place
for you and me to stay.
A Hero who sadly offered
the news too hard to give.
A Hero who prevented tragedy,
allowing us to live.
A Hero you asked directions from
when lost or out of town.
A Hero who aided those in need,
allowing ease to get around.
A Hero who returned your child
when danger threatened near.
A Hero who protected freedom
so we'd have less to fear.
Yes, my dad was a Hero sir,
which he showed in every way.
But, today he is a Hero sir,
because of the price he had to pay.
By
Tammi James Kantola
Daughter of a Retired Michigan State Police Detective

Remembering my father, Richard Gomez on this day the anniversary of his death.

I was only 5 when you were so tragically taken away from us. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. I know that you and mom are watching over Patrick and I and our beautiful babies, Nicholas, Adrian and Ricardo.
Love and miss you so very much.
Andrea Gomez

Andrea Gomez
April 17, 2012

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