As the year comes to an end I decided to write down some thoughts to share. I encourage everyone to make the next year a year to remember. Our daily lives are consistent with drama, turmoil, heartache and sadness lately. The world is getting complex and dangerous to everyday honest and hardworking citizens. I’m not going to harp on the Mike Brown or Garner incidents and say who is right or wrong. I was not there as many others were not but are quick to judge. I do know that these unfortunate incidents started because Police action was required and Police were summoned. There was an altercation in these incidents that resulted in the death of the suspects. The recent deaths of the NYPD Officers were a result of simply them being gunned down in cold blood. For the first time in my close to 17 years as a Police Officer I am nervous about going to work every day. I am not just worried about myself but as you know my family members are Police Officers as well. I was proud when they decided to follow in my footsteps but as this year ends I am wondering if I should have talked them out of it. When I say let’s make this next year a year to remember I am calling out every one to put aside this hatred and make this world a better place for our children and their children. I see many people this holiday season still trying to give back to the community and help the less fortunate. The problem is that we need many more to do this. As Christmas approaches many look to their religious beliefs. I don’t care what God you believe in, no God would justify hatred and violence in their world. Peace and harmony are what I hope for and believe in. We can get there but it will be a struggle. It may not happen in my life time or the next but it can happen. Let’s change this next year to a move forward in the right direction. See someone down pick them up, brighten their day. Make them believe that there is good in this world and people are not just out for themselves but for one another. Volunteer to help at a fundraiser, soup kitchen or just donate to a cause. Don’t expect to be owed something, give something instead. Friends and family make this world a better place. Call that someone you may be estranged from and mend that fence. Forgive, forget and have the best life you can. Make someone smile. If they can’t smile, do the best you can to get them there. Be safe everyone, be happy and enjoy each other.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:35:22 +0000
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