SergntMac
05-01-2005, 03:41 PM
I could have posted this in our "storyboard", but it's not a story. It's not a "kill", or, a romp on a ricer. It's not a joke, not even funny. It is true.
May is National Law Enforcement month, and it has been the tradition of the Chicago Police Department for longer than I remember, to open this month with a parade.
I've been with the Department for almost 30 years now, and I remember my Father dragging me to this parade as far back as my 6th grade. In my early years, I thought it was like the circus coming to town. I saw trained dogs, and special horses, but I never met any clowns, or, wanted baloons, and got no cheesecorn for the ride home. Exactly what year this parade became a yearly civic event, a Chicago "tradition" I can't say. But, it lives on today, and today, it lived bigger and better than ever.
Every first Sunday of May, all Chicago Police officers gather together in their dress blues on North Michigan Avenue, and parade down "Boul Mich" in support of each other, and in memory of officers lost in the line of duty.
This morning, we honored, and remembered, over 422 officers lost with our "sea of smart blue wool" marching in formation. I cannot describe this well, it's breathtaking, overwhelming, and heartbreaking. I hope those of you who can tune into Chicago news stations from across the country can get a glimpse of this awesome parade of support, and prayer.
This is one scene Hollywood cannot duplicate, and they have tried. There must have been 10,000+ officers marching this morning, and I do not exaggerate. If any of y'all remember the fireman's funeral scene from "Backdraft", well, that's the ground we marched on today, but with 10 times the feet.
This morning, I looked over my shoulder to see endless lines of my brothers and sisters following me in 35 degree temps with a 15 MPH crosswind, and in rain. Our very own "magic mile" was filled wall to wall by cop after cop, marching shoulder to shoulder, and if this isn't magic...Damn...Gawdamn...Joyou s, I beat my drum harder and louder than ever before, hard enough to pop the high tension top skin on my snare.
Once I got home, I warmed up, and found an e-mail from a retired cop I used to partner with. I read it, and grew increasingly sad over it's content.
I got pizzed, as pizzed about this as I felt humble earlier today, until I visited the home page at the bottom. Then I felt sad again, sad for the innocent parties now involved, because they meant no harm themselves.
Please review the following information in it's entirety before you react, and accept my apology for slapping y'all in the face with this crap.
As a lifetime cop, I'm not surprised to read this crap every so often, just didn't need to read it today. Blew my high, but it seems to be what some of us "North American humans" do from time to time. I'm just sorry I had to read it on what began as a day so beautiful, I couldn't decribe it to y'all here.
FIRST, the background:
Sergeant Kevin Kight, badge #18
Panama City Beach FL. police department.
End of Watch: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Age: 34
In service as LEO: 10 years.
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Weapon Used: Gun; unknown type
Suspect: in custody.
Sergeant Kight was shot and killed during a traffic stop at approximately 2230 hours, 27 March, 2005. The incident occurred at the intersection of Beckrich Road and Front Beach Road. Sergeant Kight stopped the suspect's car and checked the driver's license, discovering it to be invalid. When he attempted to make an arrest, the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire, killing him. The suspect fled the scene, but was apprehended several hours later. Sergeant Kight served with the Panama City Beach FL. police department for 6 years, and from 1994 to 1998, Sergeant Knight served the German Township, Clark County, Ohio police department. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.
SECOND:
This is a copy of an email sent to the Panama City police department.
From: "Greg Hudson" _ghudson@mcneilcarroll.com_(ma ilto:ghudson@mcneilcarroll.com )
To: policedept@pcbgov.com_(mailto: policedept@pcbgov.com)
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:22 PM
I'm interested in knowing at what cost to me, a bay county taxpayer, will I have to pay for this monstrous funeral the Panama city beach police department has decided to put together for 1 man? 1 man? How much energy (the gas expended by cars waiting) and time (time off from work these police are taking but still being paid) has been put into this? The guy was a police officer, that’s all, not the damn Pope! Police get shot everyday, that’s part of there job. 1 less vote for you!
THIRD:
If you have been paying attention, the author of this email is Greg Hudson, who sent it from his employer's email address. Mr. Hudson works for McNeil Carroll Engineering, Inc., a company with their own website.
www.mcneilcarroll.com
Looks like they took care of the problem, and I'm sorry McNeil Carrol became a victim too. If anyone her happens to know anyone working for McNeil Carrol, give them my regards? If anyone here happens to know Mr. Greg Hudson, tell him...
Nevermind...For some reaon, I don't think Mr. Hudson will understand, he'll probably go to his grave testifying that cops got him fired. I do hope he remains a Bay County taxpayer long enough to pay his end.
Thanks for a job well done, Sergeant Kight!
You're working for Saint Michael now, give 'em Hell, eh?
May is National Law Enforcement month, and it has been the tradition of the Chicago Police Department for longer than I remember, to open this month with a parade.
I've been with the Department for almost 30 years now, and I remember my Father dragging me to this parade as far back as my 6th grade. In my early years, I thought it was like the circus coming to town. I saw trained dogs, and special horses, but I never met any clowns, or, wanted baloons, and got no cheesecorn for the ride home. Exactly what year this parade became a yearly civic event, a Chicago "tradition" I can't say. But, it lives on today, and today, it lived bigger and better than ever.
Every first Sunday of May, all Chicago Police officers gather together in their dress blues on North Michigan Avenue, and parade down "Boul Mich" in support of each other, and in memory of officers lost in the line of duty.
This morning, we honored, and remembered, over 422 officers lost with our "sea of smart blue wool" marching in formation. I cannot describe this well, it's breathtaking, overwhelming, and heartbreaking. I hope those of you who can tune into Chicago news stations from across the country can get a glimpse of this awesome parade of support, and prayer.
This is one scene Hollywood cannot duplicate, and they have tried. There must have been 10,000+ officers marching this morning, and I do not exaggerate. If any of y'all remember the fireman's funeral scene from "Backdraft", well, that's the ground we marched on today, but with 10 times the feet.
This morning, I looked over my shoulder to see endless lines of my brothers and sisters following me in 35 degree temps with a 15 MPH crosswind, and in rain. Our very own "magic mile" was filled wall to wall by cop after cop, marching shoulder to shoulder, and if this isn't magic...Damn...Gawdamn...Joyou s, I beat my drum harder and louder than ever before, hard enough to pop the high tension top skin on my snare.
Once I got home, I warmed up, and found an e-mail from a retired cop I used to partner with. I read it, and grew increasingly sad over it's content.
I got pizzed, as pizzed about this as I felt humble earlier today, until I visited the home page at the bottom. Then I felt sad again, sad for the innocent parties now involved, because they meant no harm themselves.
Please review the following information in it's entirety before you react, and accept my apology for slapping y'all in the face with this crap.
As a lifetime cop, I'm not surprised to read this crap every so often, just didn't need to read it today. Blew my high, but it seems to be what some of us "North American humans" do from time to time. I'm just sorry I had to read it on what began as a day so beautiful, I couldn't decribe it to y'all here.
FIRST, the background:
Sergeant Kevin Kight, badge #18
Panama City Beach FL. police department.
End of Watch: Sunday, March 27, 2005
Age: 34
In service as LEO: 10 years.
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Weapon Used: Gun; unknown type
Suspect: in custody.
Sergeant Kight was shot and killed during a traffic stop at approximately 2230 hours, 27 March, 2005. The incident occurred at the intersection of Beckrich Road and Front Beach Road. Sergeant Kight stopped the suspect's car and checked the driver's license, discovering it to be invalid. When he attempted to make an arrest, the suspect pulled out a handgun and opened fire, killing him. The suspect fled the scene, but was apprehended several hours later. Sergeant Kight served with the Panama City Beach FL. police department for 6 years, and from 1994 to 1998, Sergeant Knight served the German Township, Clark County, Ohio police department. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old son.
SECOND:
This is a copy of an email sent to the Panama City police department.
From: "Greg Hudson" _ghudson@mcneilcarroll.com_(ma ilto:ghudson@mcneilcarroll.com )
To: policedept@pcbgov.com_(mailto: policedept@pcbgov.com)
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 1:22 PM
I'm interested in knowing at what cost to me, a bay county taxpayer, will I have to pay for this monstrous funeral the Panama city beach police department has decided to put together for 1 man? 1 man? How much energy (the gas expended by cars waiting) and time (time off from work these police are taking but still being paid) has been put into this? The guy was a police officer, that’s all, not the damn Pope! Police get shot everyday, that’s part of there job. 1 less vote for you!
THIRD:
If you have been paying attention, the author of this email is Greg Hudson, who sent it from his employer's email address. Mr. Hudson works for McNeil Carroll Engineering, Inc., a company with their own website.
www.mcneilcarroll.com
Looks like they took care of the problem, and I'm sorry McNeil Carrol became a victim too. If anyone her happens to know anyone working for McNeil Carrol, give them my regards? If anyone here happens to know Mr. Greg Hudson, tell him...
Nevermind...For some reaon, I don't think Mr. Hudson will understand, he'll probably go to his grave testifying that cops got him fired. I do hope he remains a Bay County taxpayer long enough to pay his end.
Thanks for a job well done, Sergeant Kight!
You're working for Saint Michael now, give 'em Hell, eh?