Most
people don't think about the holidays as being violent. Most, in
fact don't have a lot of time to think of anything other than the holidays
themselves. Thanksgiving and Christmas times are statically considered
one of the most dangerous time of officers (it's already starting to show
this year as the fallen officer's list for 2000 grows everyday).
People become depressed about numerous things, families become very stressed,
alcohol is more commonly accepted during the holidays, and money becomes
more of an issue than normal. Those factors alone are a dangerous
mixture and the one person called on every time one of these situations
escalates is a police officer. Most of the time they to have family
awaiting their return and sometimes it doesn't always happen that way.
Keep your thoughts on your community and officers this holiday season.
Show them you appreciate their efforts. Read on to find out how!!
"A
Cops Special Day"
Yesterday
was a special day for me
Yesterday
I got a call
Yesterday
I saved a life
Yesterday
I made a sacrifice
Today
Is a special day for me
Today
I got my picture in the paper
Today
everyone's coming to visit
Today
I am a hero
Tomorrow
is a special day for me
Tomorrow
I'll get a parade
Tomorrow
all my friends will carry me
Tomorrow
I'll rest eternally!
C.W.
Carico 10-10-2000
Don't
get so excited about the graphics on this page that you forget to read
on. The important is on down. If, however, you have a site
of your own or know of a memorial site that deserves this award please
email me so I can review it, send the award and post the site on my upcoming
awards page. Thanks Wescar! PS.
see specifications for awards on my awards page.
A
few years ago, a widow of a fallen officer wanted to remember her husband
and all other officers who have died in the line of duty. Her answer,
a single blue bulb in her porch light during the holiday season.
From there the story and tradition was born. I saw this story in
the VA Sheriff's magazine a couple years back and have participated every
year. Cops has sponsored this program as well and in some towns,
cities and municipalities they even have various contest with business,
home owners, students, and parade participants. The ultimate goal
is to remember those who have fallen, so we may stand!
Every
year hundreds of law enforcement officers are killed in the line of duty
trying to protect us all. Let us not forget the sacrifice they made.
This holiday season I challenge all of you to help me remember by placing
a single blue light in your window, on you tree or in your yard.
