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Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1

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  • Aftermath
  • War stories
  • Michael barron
  • Mike barron
  • Alan helfman
  • River oaks chrysler
  • Troy finner
  • Houston police chief
  • Fallen officers
  • Law enforcement newss
  • Law enforcemnt
  • Blues police
  • Blues news
  • The blues magazine
  • Wwwbluespdmagcom
  • Trooper
  • Corrections
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Jan 2022. Blues Vol 38 No. 1 FEATURE STORIES • New Year Resolutions for 2022 • Remembering Those We’ve Lost to COVID • Remembering Those We’ve Lost to LOD Deaths • Feature Story: They Didn’t Make it • Special Memorial Insert - Officers we Lost in 2021 DEPARTMENTS • Publisher’s Thoughts • Editor’s Thoughts • Your Thoughts • News Around the US • War Stories • Aftermath • Open Road - NYPD Orders Mustang E’s • Healing Our Heroes • Daryl’s Deliberations • HPOU - From the President, Douglas Griffith • Light Bulb Award • Running 4 Heroes • Blue Mental Health with Tina Jaeckle • Off Duty with Rusty Barron • Ads Back in the Day • Parting Shots • Now Hiring - L.E.O. Positions Open in Texas • Back Page - Meet the Commish

FROM THE PUBLISHER’S

FROM THE PUBLISHER’S DESK michael barron In this special Memorial Tribute, we pay homage to the 872 men and women of law enforcement that made the ultimate sacrifice in 2020 and 2021. They lost their lives protecting the lives of a public they didn’t even know. Eight Hundred Seventy-Two brave officers, men and women whose backgrounds and stories are as diverse as our nation itself, gave their lives to protect our safety and to defend our freedoms. They are forever bound together by an unbreakable bond of valor. They each gave, as Lincoln said, the “last full measure of devotion” to the country we love so dearly. To the husbands, wives, parents, children, siblings, friends, and fellow officers who have been touched by the lives we honor, you have been called upon to bear a special burden. And, though there is no speech or ceremony that can ease your pain, we present this special Tribute to honor their courage and to fill your hearts with our gratitude. The word vigil derives from the Latin word for “wakefulness.” It means, literally, “a period of purposeful sleeplessness.” That is, in a sense, what we are here to do: to refuse to sleep, to refuse to forget the heroes we’ve lost or their work that remains undone. Though we may grieve, we must emphatically reject despair. Unlike most other careers, the brave men and women who embark upon a life in law enforcement know fully that they might one day be called upon to lay down their lives in the call of duty. Those we honor today made that choice willingly. Indeed, they embraced it. And that is why their ultimate sacrifice means so much. They served and sacrificed for a purpose far greater than themselves. There is no truer definition of a hero. For all those officers who read this today, who continue to answer the call to keep our country safe, you know that every kiss from your spouse, every hug from a child, every visit with a parent, means a little bit more. So please honor the lives of your fallen colleagues by giving as much of yourself to your loved ones as you give every day in service to the citizens of your city, county or state. We all know that without their love and support, your service would not be possible. Family is everything. It is up to all of us to bear true witness to the bravery and sacrifice made by the heroes we honor today by remembering that we all have a personal role to play in keeping our neighborhoods safe and our nation secure. We must take responsibility for the problems we face in our communities and take a stand against crimes both large and small. We must help each other in times of need, and we must teach our children the difference between right and wrong. The candles we lit last May at Police Memorials around the country, did not burn for long, but they remind us that we must all be the keepers of the flame once borne by our fallen heroes. Let us bring this light back to our cities, our neighborhoods, our streets, and our homes. Let us light the darker corners of our country where crime still thrives, where children live in fear, and where law enforcement is threatened. I’ve attended many a vigil for fallen officers these past two years, but now is the time we must be vigilant. It’s time we bind ourselves together with a new bond, a new goal of making our country a safer place to live. Let us continue to honor our fallen heroes every day. We read in the Scriptures, “Greater love has no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Let us remember these words today and always. And, in deepest gratitude, let us be secure in the knowledge that our fellow officers rest in peace and in a place of honor. May God bless the men and women who have given their lives in service to our nation. Thank you and God Bless you all. Ask me for a free insurance review. Remembering our First Responders who’ve made the Ultimate Sacrifice Honoring Our Fallen Officers To the family and friends of all fallen officers, we are sorry for your loss and are forever grateful for the sacrifices you and your family have made. Our staff is here to assist you in any way we can, so please call or come by and let us know what we can do. Sean Mertz 713-852-6500 5311 FM 1960E, Ste F Humble, Tx 77346 Subject to terms, conditions and availability. Savings vary. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Co. © Allstate Insurance Company

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