Officer Down Memorial Page

It was so many years ago that Lynn & I worked together at Clearwater, FL PD. I'm in another state now, and will soon retire after 33 years in law enforcement -- both as an officer and a telecommunicator. I will always feel that those in law enforcement are my brothers & sisters, and I will be praying for all of them nationwide. When they are killed, it is normally a violent death; and I am appalled that a levee break makes news for days, while an officer's death barely makes more than the local news. Americans should be furious at the slaughter of these courageous men & women. If bank tellers or convenience store clerks were the victims, instead of officers, there would be nationwide outrage and lobbying for immediate action from lawmakers. It should be mandatory that at least one state representative, one ACLU figurehead activist & one NAACP figurehead activist respond to the scene immediately. They need to continually see the effects of violence against officers. Photos wont' drive the point home like being at the scene does. Both need a reality check of the high cost of crime fighting. May the friends and family of Lynn find comfort in the thought that he is always remembered, and may the God of all Comfort continue to sustain them as they cherish his memory. God bless all of you.

Vicki Hare, Telecommunicator
Salisbury NC PD
May 13, 2011

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