Not a funny, but a belated thanks to LEO's.

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

I don't know why I didn't think to post this earlier. I just realized that some of you LEO's that are members here may have participated, so I wanted to offer a belated thanks. On September 8, 2007, 3 officers in our city where shot and killed. As you've figured out by now, my brother is a police officer, and I have multiple friends who are police officer's here as well. My brother has since moved to another town and is an officer there, but at the time, he was working here. All 3 officers were close friends of his.

We had an unbelievable out pouring of LEO support for our city. LEO's from all over the state and beyond came to pay their respects for a fallen brother. I went to the services to show my support for my family and friends and was brought to tears. Texas DPS, and LEO's from several surrounding communities covered all calls in the city during all 3 services so all OPD officers could attend. DPS also sent a color guard to honor the officers. Austin PD sent their drum and bagpipe corps, which was absolutely amazing. During Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, there was not a dry eye to be seen. DPS also did a fly over with 4 aircraft and did the missing man formation. There were other departments who sent color guards, and representatives as well, too numerous to name, but appreciated all the same.

I know how much it meant to my brother and my friends. So if any of you here came, or your departments sent officers, thank you. You helped our city and our police department through a tough time.

[txinvestigator]

We had two officers killed while I was still on my department. Officers from the SO and Constables office worked some of our beats so more of our officers could attend the services. Other officers came from over 200 miles away....

[Texas11B]

Well thank you seeing as how i work for OPD. Did your brother go to midland? Out of curiosity?

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Texas11B, great to see another Odessan on here, ESPECIALLY an officer! You'll find quite a few LEO's on this board, and alot of supporting words from most of the other members as well. No, he didn't go to Midland. He went somewhere else. I also want to tell you that I, and my family and friends support OPD. I'm sorry more of our community doesn't. It really hurts me to see the way OPD is being treated these days. I have many friends who are still officers with OPD, 2 with SWAT, and I have a ton of friends with OFD, 2 of them with the tactical medic team. I signed the petition, and encouraged everyone I know to do the same. I hope you and OFD get the raises you deserve. I sincerely hope and pray for all of your safety every day. If anyone else on this board is interested in Odessa's situation, and has supportive words to give to our officers, our newspaper, The Odessa American has message boards on their web site attached to the articles and stories. It's http://www.oaoa.com.

[flintknapper]

Texas11B, great to see another Odessan on here, ESPECIALLY an officer! You'll find quite a few LEO's on this board, and alot of supporting words from most of the other members as well. No, he didn't go to Midland. He went somewhere else. I also want to tell you that I, and my family and friends support OPD. I'm sorry more of our community doesn't. It really hurts me to see the way OPD is being treated these days. I have many friends who are still officers with OPD, 2 with SWAT, and I have a ton of friends with OFD, 2 of them with the tactical medic team. I signed the petition, and encouraged everyone I know to do the same. I hope you and OFD get the raises you deserve. I sincerely hope and pray for all of your safety every day. If anyone else on this board is interested in Odessa's situation, and has supportive words to give to our officers, our newspaper, The Odessa American has message boards on their web site attached to the articles and stories. It's http://www.oaoa.com.

From here as well.

[Tactical_Texan_CHL]

Thank you, Flint.

[lrb111]

It was truly moving to see the support.