Posted: 12/25/2007 6:01:01 AM EDT
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I know there have been other threads for who's working on Christmas, just wanted to add my own personal viewpoint after 26 years in LE (and counting). Over the years I've worked every shift, and on each shift I've had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas day several times. Sometimes I hear my co-workers complaining about having to work on Christmas, and I've probably complained a time or two myself. Then one night working thirds on Christmas eve, on patrol I remembered something that put it in perspective. I remembered my dad had served 3 tours in Korea, until he was wounded at Chosin. His brother was a tail gunner in B-24's during WWII. They never complained about not being able to be home for a 8 hour shift. I saw a news story this morning while getting ready for work that talked about how the troops overseas were celebrating Christmas. The last shot of the story showed them gearing up, still going out on combat patrols. I've been fortunate to attend several training session put on by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. He tells of the troops asking that we in law enforcement prepare to fight terrorism here in the states while they fight it overseas. Yeah. I'll proudly stand my simple watch today. Here's to a Merry Christmas for everyone, and a day without losses, both stateside and overseas. "Still training Sheepdogs, one Puppy at a time!" |
