Officer shot in the line of duty

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  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,810 Member
    My father was a police officer in Michigan during the Detroit riots in the 1960s before I was born. Then we moved to Florida where he was undercover narcotics. When one of their own was killed, every single county sent at least one representative to the funeral. The dress blues are always impressive, but it was always equally moving to see how many "civilians" showed up just to silently pay their respects. Yes, there are "bad" cops. But there are so many more good ones. My dad once told me that the most dangerous part of the job was actually traffic stops, statistically speaking.

    SO true about the traffic stops and routine calls. Because in narcotics and things like that, you KNOW you're going up against guys with guns, so you know to expect it. When you get a "drunk and disorderly" call at the WalMart at 2:30 am, you're not expecting to run into a guy with a gun. It takes a lot of balls to put yourself in that kind of danger every day, definitely more balls than I've got!
  • lindalee0315
    lindalee0315 Posts: 527 Member
    Meredith,

    There are no other occupations that show as much support for their comrades as Police Officers. My Step-Father was killed in the line of duty July 7, 2010 and know first hand the overwhelming outpouring of love from the Police community and the public as well. The hurt never goes away but neither does the support from the Police....They are amazing people!!!!!

    -Rob Carpp

    Coming from a family of police (my father and both grandfathers were police), this is very true. Cops look out for their own and when someone is killed or harmed, they are like extended family.
  • bluefever
    bluefever Posts: 93 Member
    OK fine, she didn't mean to be. I just think it put a sour note on the post. Point taken.

    Our department has been lucky, we haven't lost an office in the line of duty since 1987.
  • amiehampton29
    amiehampton29 Posts: 17
    OK fine, she didn't mean to be. I just think it put a sour note on the post. Point taken.

    Our department has been lucky, we haven't lost an office in the line of duty since 1987.

    That's very lucky! We have lost several in and around my town. It's always heartbreaking. And Kudos to you for being married to a police officer. I know that has to be very challenging and stressful. Best wishes:flowerforyou:
  • amiehampton29
    amiehampton29 Posts: 17
    I am a US Soldier so I can really appreciate this. They deserve the respect also for going out doing what they do. Great pic.

    Thank you for your service!:flowerforyou:
  • SiouxsieQue
    SiouxsieQue Posts: 85 Member
    Wow, what a moment.

    There is good and bad in all areas of life but we have to remember that good people exist, in spite of all the news we read. There are far more good people than we ever read or hear about. This story just breaks my heart.
  • TeutonicKnight
    TeutonicKnight Posts: 367 Member
    God Bless our men and women who brave the streets to keep up protected. I mean all the police, fire, soldiers and everyone willing to put their life on the line to make us safe.

    My heart goes out to you all!
  • egiakatt
    egiakatt Posts: 90 Member
    God Bless our men and women who brave the streets to keep up protected. I mean all the police, fire, soldiers and everyone willing to put their life on the line to make us safe.

    My heart goes out to you all!

    THIS!
  • johnny_k
    johnny_k Posts: 150 Member
    Thanks Meredith for your post. It was very moving to see our city support our fallen officer and his family. My heart goes out to the Padron's and all my friends in APD. For all of you who are in law enforcement or have family members that are, thank you and we appreciate what you do.
  • KatesBadAss
    KatesBadAss Posts: 38 Member
    The other morning a local police officer, Jaime Padron was shot in the chest (his bulletproof vest protected him) and neck at a WalMart store here in Austin. He was responding to a call about a drunk man inside the store at about 2:30 am, and the moment the suspect saw Officer Padron, he pulled out his gun and fired on him. Padron didn't even have time to draw his own gun, and died immediately. Fortunately, the suspect didn't get away, as the WalMart employees tackled the guy and waited for more police to show up.

    Yesterday, this was the scene on busy I-35 in the middle of Austin during the funeral procession for Officer Padron. This picture captures it so well, but seeing it in person was just incredible. The entire city stopped yesterday and people were pulled over on overpasses, out of their cars, just standing and watching and honoring this fallen officer. It was a really moving time. Officer Padron left behind a wife and 2 daughters, ages 10 and 6. Despite how corrupt police can be and how there are some bad officers, remember, these men and women risk their lives every single day to keep us safe. So policemen and women, hats off to you guys today, and thank you for what you do!!

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    As a fellow Texan, American and daughter of a retired Dallas Police Officer, I am moved to tears. Reminds us that life is too short. Go hug your parents and tell 'em you love them.
    God bless America.
  • steadk
    steadk Posts: 334 Member
    God rest his soul. It's amazing how many people really do still care about those who put their lives on the line and sometimes make the ultimate sacrafice for us all.
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    Thank you for sharing that. I live right down the road in San Antonio, and I haven't seen any of this on the news. What a shame to not share this with the rest of the world. We just lost our 5th officer in the last 24 hours this year alone to violence. May God be with them as they protect and serve. Thank you to all of our police officers out there for every thing you do.
  • BetterWithAge
    BetterWithAge Posts: 691 Member
    How heartbreaking. :cry:
  • mhotch
    mhotch Posts: 901 Member
    As a daughter ,{and D-I-L} of a police officer, this hits close to home. My heart and prayers are with the family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain and sorrow they are feeling right now.
  • RunningMama1276
    RunningMama1276 Posts: 15 Member
    I, too, have been a part of a procession such as this. Nov 29, 2009 4 officers were killed execution styly in WA. One of the officers shot was my best friends brother-in-law. The number of individuals on the sides of the road showing love and support was absolutely amazing. THANK YOU TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND INDIVIDUALS SERVING IN THE MILITARY. OUR COUNTRY WOULD NOT BE WHERE WE ARE AT WITHOUT YOU!

    **Side note - the sicko found and killed a few days later. There were about 7 friends / family members found to have been involved (harboring) and nearly all of them were found guilty to some degree and have, or are still, serving prison time.**
  • polarsjewel
    polarsjewel Posts: 1,725 Member
    :brokenheart:

    My father and oldest brother are firefighters in Toronto, Ontario. I have experienced first hand the outpouring of love and support that happens when a police officer or fire fighter is killed in the line of duty. My heart goes out to this police officer's family and to your community for losing a fine person.

    Thank you for posting this

    :cry:
  • Brittany3914
    Brittany3914 Posts: 258 Member
    As a funeral director, these types of funeral processions are always astounding. Wow.
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    What amazing show of support from the Austin community. May he rest in peace.
  • LuLuRunner1
    LuLuRunner1 Posts: 329 Member
    I was honored to be on the receiving end of this procession as my hometown of San Angelo welcomed home a hero at 8:45pm last night. It was truly awesome to see the turn out at that time of the evening and with little spouts of rain during the time he was arriving. It was reported that the procession leaving Austin was 30 miles long. It took the procession almost six hours to make what would typically have been about a four hour drive.

    God bless all of the law enforcement community and their families. As the wife of a deputy (and myself working alongside DPS officers) I know that every shift may be the last, but I also know, that the officers are doing what they want to be doing. They are protecting the community.

    My teenage daughter is friends with Jaime's nephew who was in the procession. He said the family was incredibly touched and honored to see so many people come out to pay tribute to their family member. It really meant a lot to them. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to pay your respects to him.
  • birdieintx
    birdieintx Posts: 298
    What a beautiful post and photo, Meredith. I copied it to my facebook to share there as well. I am so glad our city honored Officer Padron the way he deserved!
  • Finally22
    Finally22 Posts: 305 Member
    How sad. Thanks for sharing that with us.
  • interceptor311
    interceptor311 Posts: 980 Member
    A police chief and patrolman were just shot and killed in NH tonight...it never ends.
  • catshark209
    catshark209 Posts: 1,133 Member
    We just lost one of our deputies today in Modesto, CA.
  • Dreamer1311
    Dreamer1311 Posts: 203 Member
    Very touching! May he rest in peace!
  • bigswedeman
    bigswedeman Posts: 139 Member
    I sincerely admire the respect and togetherness you Americans have for your service people (this too includes officers). Teared up a bit looking at that photo. I think here, it would have been a smaller crowd.

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    Officer Styles killed in the line of duty last summer in Southern Ontario - just in case you missed it.

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