Welcome back

Wow, it's been a long time since i have talked with any of y'all or updated my blogger site. Well, I am back. Atleast to try to update occasionally and let you all know what is going on in my life.

Work is going good, just staying busy. I have my own apt. now in henderson and i love being by myself. I have a motorcycle now, and enjoy riding. It is a ninja 250.

I thought there ay be more to say but currently not a whole lot going on. I miss y'all and love you all.

-Lori

E.T.P.A. class 247

A cops cop

Today I experienced my first fellow officers funeral. When you begin to get into law enforcement, one of the first things you come to realize is that it is a big family. The peace officers that serve this great state are now becoming my brothers and sisters. Today we laid one to rest.

Constable Dale Geddie was a man of true Godly character, he was a true cops cop. One of those people that would back you up if you were ever in a situation. That's what he was doing Wednesday when he was fatally shot just north of Tyler. I never had the chance to have a long conversation with him, but have heard some great stories. We have a guy in our academy that was being sponsored by Geddie ("DD"), he has been taking the accident pretty hard. But something about being in law enforcement is that you really never know when today could be your last day. You can take all the security measures of wearing your vest, calling back up when you need and so on but you can never prepare for the unexpected. Wednesdays shooting was one of those unexpected moments. Dale David Geddie will be missed sorely, but never forgotten.

Back to my first fellow officers funeral...
I don't think I will ever forget the sound of bagpipes playing "amazing grace" or taps being played on the trumpet. Or maybe it was the U.S. flag being presented to his wife and to his mother, or the 21 gun salute. But what really set the whole funeral off was watching the riderless horse and hearing the Last Call. There really is nothing like it...

As hard emotionally as it was to watch and hear the sounds of today's funeral, it ignited a passion in me. A passion to serve this state and the people of this state without fear. I have never felt such pride knowing that I am going into something that could eventually take my life, but for this state, I am willing to give it. I am proud to know that here soon I will be serving with countless others as a law enforcement officer and I will do what it takes to make sure that I continue to go home at the end of my shift. Like Dale Geddie, I to want to be a cops cop.

For more info about Dale Geddie and some links to other great resources check out:
Officer Down Memorial Page
KLTV channel 7
KETK channel 56

June 2, 2006

I just celebrated my 21st birthday and it was stinkin' awesome. Not only did I get to enjoy the rewards of being 21 but I got to spend time with people that mean so much to me! Thanks to everyone that wished me a happy birthday and got to spend some time with me, it was such a blessing. I love all of you and am so grateful for people like y'all. I hope your year will be blessed with the blessings of God and friends. Thank you!

How's everything?

How has everything been with everyone lately? Wow, life has not slowed down at all these past couple of weeks. Even now, it's 2302 and i am smack dab wore out but it is the only time i can find to post anything and really to do anything at all. i wish i wasn't so tired but as for now, i am gonna go to bed. maybe tomorrow won't be such a long day and i can catch you all up on my life. love ya.

Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol

Well, I am getting sprayed with pepper spray today, should be fun. i will let you see a picture if i have one taken of me when i get it done. woo hoo. i may see you all at cell group depending on how i feel...

Day Three

How is everyone? Just so you all know, I am blessed to have you as a part of my life. Your words of encourgement are almost to much to fathom and your support is playing a major role in my life right now. The academy is still going well, only 5 1/2 weeks left, woo hoo. Sorry I don't have a whole lot to say but I am trying to keep everyone updated. Love you guys, stay out of trouble...