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Honor Our Law Enforcement

                                     

Despite unfavorable press regarding our law enforcement and border patrol officers, these dedicated men and women are worthy of our respect. These brave individuals have chosen a mostly thankless occupation, one that is extremely dangerous! They choose to serve us, to help us and to protect us! God bless them because, when we need special assistance, they are there!

Here are just a few ways we can show them our simple appreciation and honor them:

  • Show them respect - they deserve it!
  • When close to them, give them a smile and a "thumbs up."
  • Greet them with a "thank you!"
  • Keep in mind they are our defenders and our helpers.
  • Be aware of their personal safety!
Our peace officers work in shifts -- they get hungry -- they eat out; buy them a meal. See two or three of them sitting together at a table in a cafe or burger restaurant, anonymously, get their server's attention and offer to pay their tickets. When they go to pay, they will be surprised to hear: "It's been paid by a person who wanted to honor you guys and they said to tell you 'Thank you for your service!'"

Unfortunately, there will likely come a time when in an emergency we will need help. Be glad these heroes will be there when we need them most! 

I personally want to say thank you officers...and to all of our great first responders! 

"We've got your six!"

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