Hey All!!! Well Saturday was the funeral for the slain police officer. It was an all day event. I must say it was one of the most memorable things i have ever done. The service was good. i made it through with no tears. The Procession from the service to the cemetary was amazing. There were people lining the streets. When we got to Highlander Point and went under the 30 x 50 foot flag being held up by the ladder trucks it was unbelievable. There were hundreds of people waving flags holding signs and cheering. Unreal. The procession was 8 to 10 miles long. Then they did the last call when the hearse got to the flag. They had his patrol car parked under the flag. It was just as he had left it. The last call was hard i think everyone was crying at least a little. He was 10-42 for the last time. When we got to the cemetary they had the riderless horse, bagpipes playing amazing grace, the rifle shots, and taps. There wasn't a dry eye there. then they released doves. Every officer and firefighter there put a white carnation with a red center on the casket. I was good until the bagpipes started with amazing grace. It was a sad rough day. When we got our new (new to us) firetruck Officer Denzinger told us that was what a real firetruck should look like. He just wanted to know when we would get some real firemen to put in it. It was funny.
Officer White is doing good. he has had 2 surgeries. They have pretty much rebuilt his hip. they are pretty sure that he will walk again. Which is much better than the original prognosis. Originally they thaought they were going to have to amputate his leg. He has a long road to recovery. Keep Officer White and his family as well as Officer Denzinger's family in your prayers. They need them.
Be safe, Be good, and Party On!!! TTFN!