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"TRUE BLUE Police
Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them” rose
from the fiery rubble of the Sept 11 attacks on our
nation.
That day
not only destroyed the lives of many of our countrymen
but it was also the single most deadly day in the
history of American law enforcement. It was on that
day that
I resolved that those men and women would not be
forgotten…ever.
I asked for and received stories from law enforcement
officers from around our nation that would accomplish
several goals. One was to show support to the families
of those law officers killed in the attack, another,
to show those we serve the humanity behind the badge.
Just as importantly, I wanted to unite those men
and women who make up the ranks of our nations law
enforcement
officers in order to achieve those goals.
The result was “TRUE BLUE” and I can say without a moments hesitation
that this achievement stands as the proudest moment in my life for I can share
in that moment with all of the Police Officer/Authors who bravely shared their
thoughts and experiences to accomplish what we set out to do. Our book continues
to pay homage to those who lost their lives on 9/11 but it also brings the law
enforcement community closer to the people it serves by sharing experiences from
the hearts and minds of our country’s law officers.
The journey that began for me on that tragic day
continues for me unabated. The written word,
with its timeless power, strengthens in me the resolve
to work
towards unifying law enforcement within itself and with those we serve. I
have been fortunate enough to have seen my book, “A Cop’s Life” not
only published, but also inspire police officers and citizens to contact
me with words of thanks and encouragement, and for that I am eternally grateful.
I have
also been asked if there would be another edition of TRUE BLUE and I have
in
my heart always believed that there would be. For the men and women who serve
in our nations law enforcement services continue to risk not only their lives
but their hearts as they face cruelty and evil each day that they pin on
their badge, and they should be celebrated for their honor and courage.
I have held back though on actively working on a second volume because I
did not wish to take on the responsibility of such an endeavor without the
proper
motivation. I could not with a clear conscience ask my fellow law enforcement
officers to once again pour out their souls and experiences if a greater
good could not be accomplished.
The time has come however, when I have found a cause
in which all of us in law enforcement can take
pride and wish to participate. The National Law Enforcement
Memorial Fund stands as an eternal monument to the memories of the men and
women
of American law enforcement. Anyone who has stood in front of the thousands
of names carved within its stone has felt its power
and been humbled by the sacrifice
it represents. The museum, which is to be built in conjunction with the Memorial
Wall, will honor those who serve our country and it is to show support and
participate in the building of this lasting tribute
that I once again ask for your help in
bringing to life “TRUE BLUE II, More Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived
Them”. Not only will a portion of the royalties of the book be donated
to the National Police Memorial Fund, the book itself will be used as a tool
to generate funds for the organization.
I know that putting pen to paper can be frightening and intimidating to even
the most hardened law enforcement officer. Questions linger in our minds
about the clarity and impact of our writings and if they are up to the standards
chosen
for publication. While I cannot promise that all of the stories received
will be published, I can promise that I will work personally with each one
of you
who submits a story to make it the best that it can be and will honor your
words.
Policing has impacted the lives of all who serve. The deadly encounters,
the survival and loss experienced, and even the humor and camaraderie make
it a unique
profession. Understanding can only come through knowledge and the emotions
that are entwined with it and it is understanding that law enforcement officers
can
encourage through the power of the written word. Understanding not only from
those we serve but also from ourselves.
I ask you, the men and women of law enforcement to once again join with me
in the effort to create a monument, not this time only composed of words
and thoughts
and experiences but of stone and steel and memories. I ask you to help us
build the National Police Memorial Fund Museum. 
If
you'd like to submit your own story, please feel free to email
me with your stories & comments. Email: submit@truebluestories.com
Or send your stories by mail:
True Blue Stories
2250 East Tropicana Ave.
PMB 19-735
Las Vegas, NV 89119 |
