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Intel Offline
#1 Posted: Fri, Dec 3 2004, 11:58 AM EST
Joined: 06-24-2002
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I just came back fromt the funeral of a Police Officer in Bristol, Tennesee. Officer Mark Vance was shot and killed on November 27, 2004, while responding to a domestic disturbance call. Officer Vance was 30-years old and left behind a wife and family.

I have been in law-enforcement for 10 years now and this was the first funeral I have went to were the Officer was killed in the line of duty.

I want to say how proud I am of the fine people of Bristol Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia. The funeral percetion was about 10 mile long an included over one thousand law enforcement officers. The traffic on the opposite side was not only stoped but 90 percent of those stood out of their cars and had their hands covering their hearts. Local resturant employes stood outside heads bowed in respect. People held signs letting the family know Officer Vance would never be forgoten. Boy scouts stood at attention saluting the entire persetion as it drove by.

The persetion continuted to Abingdon, Virginia where Officer Vance was layed to rest. The people of Abingdon also have my utmost respect. They also lined the road to pay their respects to the lost Officer.

I hope my family never has to go through this type of pain, but it does my heart proud to know there are people out there who give the respect deserved.

I also want to commend the Officers from the surrounding communities they staffed the Bristol, Tennessee Police Department so all could say farewell to their lost commrad.
Gos bless them all. Stay safe.
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bloody spaniard Offline
#2 Posted: Fri, Dec 3 2004, 12:26 PM EST
Joined: 03-14-2003
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People in law enforcement are the least- appreciated heroes in our society. You are easily forgotten UNTIL you're needed.

Keep up the good fight and may God bless & protect you all!
Intel Offline
#3 Posted: Fri, Dec 3 2004, 3:53 PM EST
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EI Offline
#4 Posted: Sun, Dec 5 2004, 5:05 AM EST
Joined: 06-29-2002
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I have been to 3 inspectors funerals
The last one of a close friend that was gunned downed by 3 armed robbers holding up a jewelrey store.
He was off duty and working as a guard. After the robbery he went after them and was shot in the back of the head
some said that since he was working at his part time job he wasnt entitled to benifits. But his part time job was inside the business. when he went outside he was doing his sworn duty as a police officer.
He left behind a wife and five kids

And I am glad that the police department didnt fight his benifits to his family

I attend his funeral 2 yrs after I retired and stood with my old unit as did another officer from New Hampshire State Police that had first worked in our department before taking the job up north
I think that over 100 police jurisditions were represented. Some from as far away as the west coast.
Intel Offline
#5 Posted: Sun, Dec 5 2004, 5:11 AM EST
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The bonds of brotherhood are strong.
dapperdan Offline
#6 Posted: Sun, Dec 5 2004, 7:34 AM EST
Joined: 08-18-2004
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My dad is retired LAPD motor sarge. His brother retired motors his sister worked for CHP and married a CHP. so I grew up with cops. It's a hard job especial in this day and age. you could count on being backed up by your department but now they make you a scapegoat.I'm glad to see the officer got the respect he deserved by his community.
My dad was head of LAPD Motorcycle drill team for 9 years. I watched him perform in many parade and events. I watched him every year perform at the lA coliseum 4th July and on the stage of the Hollywood bowl with Bob Hope. I grew up with the sound of A Harley announcing him leaving or coming home from work. Sometimes I would site and wait for him to come home from work to get a ride around the block. I never knew if I was going get the rodny king(not Quite that bad more verbal than physical) treatment or the ride so to this day I have mixed feelings about the sound of a Harley. But my dad and me are pretty close now although my 2 sisters have nothing to do with him.I just say this because I know it's a hard job and you have no Idea what these Men and now women deal with on a day to day basis. My dad and me are close now I give the credit to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ. My sisters are not saved so I guess that's the difference. God bless all you cops and military here! I thank you for making this world and country a better place.
Dan
Charlie Offline
#7 Posted: Sun, Dec 5 2004, 9:14 AM EST
Joined: 06-16-2002
Posts: 39,751
Agree with those who are pro police and feel that they are never appreciated enough! They do a hard and difficult job, that most of us seem to forget when we are caught speeding!

Charlie
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