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Topic: And then came RITA !!! |
James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 12:07 pm |
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| Howdy guys. I just packed up the GFI and wrapped her in plastic and put her on a table so she wont have to go swimming (in case of flooding). As field commander in the PD here, I have been called upon to assume duty at 4pm today and will not be able to leave until late Sunday if all goes well. Unfortunately, this is not my first Hurricane to work through on the street, but I think it may well be the worst one I have ever had to work in. Keep me in mind when you pray and pick a tune for me since I wont be getting in any practice for the next few days,at least...I hope to back on the axe monday. B. Seymour, Check your email my man...James |
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Kevin Chriss
From:
Carmel, IN, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 12:32 pm
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| Good luck my friend and God Bless people with jobs like yours. |
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John Ummel
From:
Arlington, WA.
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 12:43 pm
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You are in our daily prayers here James.
God Bless You.[This message was edited by John Ummel on 22 September 2005 at 01:50 PM.] |
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 1:13 pm
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James, having worked in law enforcement, I realize the appreciations are not often expressed, so let me be one to tell you I appreciate your looking out for we in the public. Take care and sorry for your having to ride it out. Our prayers and thoughts are with you "guys/gals who serve."
phred
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"From Truth, Justice is Born"--Quanah Parker-1904
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Scott Moon
From:
Canyon Lake, TX
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 7:33 pm
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James...I feel for you! I too got called out today and will be here until it's all over. I am the patrol supervisor here at Lavaca County S.O.just west of you guys. It looks like we may get just the outer edge of Rita but I'm here til I'm told I can go home. Hang in there!
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David Doggett
From:
Bawl'mer, MD (formerly of MS, Nawluns, Gnashville, Knocksville, Lost Angeles, Bahsten. and Philly)
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 8:18 pm
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| Good luck, James and Scott. You guys have a long tough stretch coming it sounds like. But I'm sure what you are doing will mean a world of help for a lot of people. |
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John Bechtel
From:
Nashville, Tennessee, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 9:49 pm
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Believe it or not, my Sister is Rita, but; I'm afraid I have no influence on her decisions about what to do or where to go! I just hope for the best! And please don't hold it against me! 
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“Big John” Bechtel
’04 SD–10 Black Derby w/3 & 5 & Pad
’65 Re-Issue Fender Twin–Reverb Custom™ 15” Eminence
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Chris Langman
From:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Posted 22 Sep 2005 10:32 pm
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| We're thinking of you all from Down Under, your great place in the world..... |
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Emmett Roch
From:
Texas Hill Country
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Posted 23 Sep 2005 1:21 am
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| As a 15-year former cop myself, I especially appreciate the men & women who have what it takes to do that job. |
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Charley Adair
From:
Maxwell, Texas, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2005 5:23 am
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I have a son that is a Hayes County deputy, so I know what you guys go thru even on a normal day. Thank you for what you do, and I will be praying for you during these next few days.
Charley
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Jerry Lee Newberry
From:
Prim, AR USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2005 6:35 am
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| Be safe!!!!!!!!!!!! Donna |
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Jon Zimmerman
From:
California, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2005 6:56 am
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| Just a ditto to the above posts; All the people who are 'dedicated' to the safety and well-being of their community deserve our concern and recognition. JZ |
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Ken Thompson
From:
Great Falls, Montana, USA
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Posted 23 Sep 2005 7:57 am
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I am amazed, I don't know why, how many of those involved in law enforcement are also musicians. I am a retired cop now an agent with the Dept. of Justice and have been playing music for 30 plus years. LE and musicians are two brotherhoods that I cherish.
Be safe James and my prayers go out to all of you in LE putting in the long and scary hours in the hurricane paths. |
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James Sission
From:
Sugar Land,Texas USA
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Posted 26 Sep 2005 12:50 pm
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| Thanks for all the nice words guys. I spent 23 hours on duty and got sent home. On the drive home, the winds were about 60 + and it was quite an experience on the freeway in the wind and rain all alone. We pretty much dodged the bullet in our area. Again, thanks for all the kind words...And by the way, there are a lot of police officers that are musicians as well. I played in "Tin Star" an all police band for a while. There is also an all police band called "Hot Pursuit" in this area as well a Jazz band out of San Antonio PD. Take care....James |
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