I could not let the devastation of the last three months go by without mentioning and honoring any man or woman in “Blue”, “Grey”, “Tan”, “White Shirt”, “Green “ colored uniform go without acknowledgement. In my case it was “Tan”, eventually we turned to dark blue.
I know many of you who have been watching the news may already know that just days before, Officer Montrell Jackson, a father of a 4 months old wrote the following:
[message type=”custom” width=”100%” start_color=”#F0F0F0 ” end_color=”#F0F0F0 ” border=”#BBBBBB” color=”#333333″]I’m tired physically and emotionally. Disappointed in some family, friends, and officers for some reckless comments, but hey, what’s in your heart is in your heart. I still love you all because hate takes too much energy, but definitely won’t be looking at you the same. Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me or my wife, it was needed and much appreciated. I swear to God I love this city but wonder if this city loves me. In uniform I get nasty hateful looks and out of uniform some consider me a threat. I’ve experienced so much in my shot life and these last 3 days have tested me to the core. When people you know begin to question your integrity, you realize they don’t really know you at all. Look at my actions they speak LOUD and CLEAR. Finally I personally want to send prayers;, out to everyone directly affected by this tragedy. These are trying times. Please don’t let hate affect your heart. This city MUST and WILL get better. I’m working in these streets so many protesters, officers, friends, family, or whoever, if you se me and need a hug or want to say a prayer, I got you.[/message]
I may have been out of the career, which I loved so much, and it brought security to a point for myself and my young daughter; however, I never would have thought that what is happening in our communities today would be as it is and I am still 100% sure, I would do it all over again!
Blessings to all of you who unselfishly protect and serve, you give no thoughts to color when you put that uniform on each day. Rather, many are thinking, “I need to go home at the end of my shift”.
To Montrell Jackson, how would you have known that your words would mean so much? God knew and into His arms you and those who without concern for their own lives rushed to the danger. I have and never will stop praying for those that have lost their lives to the evil of this world. I pray it ends soon.
When I am gone, and the flag that drapes my coffin is handed off to one of my grandchildren, I want them to not just think of me, but of every officer who gave their life and who’s life meant so much to each and every one of their families left behind.
Yes Ken, the results of the divisiveness within this administration has seeped out into the streets of our country, and we have to stop it or we will never recover. Thank you for your reply
Lynn: I find it hard to come to grips with the divisive hate that has oozed into our country. I have to lay much of the blame at the feet of our president and first lady. They have consistently promoted the issues that divide. Race, religion, culture, and failure to support military and law enforcement. Now we see the results.
So well said, Ken.