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jblum315 12-24-2014 06:41 PM

the murdered policemen in Brooklyn
 
One of the murdered policemen in Brooklyn had a 19-year-old son, a junior at Bowdoin College in Maine. According to my daughter who went to Bowdoin, as soon as the college learned of this, they notified the family that the son would not have to pay another dime to finish his education. Then the college fired up the alumna association to start raising money for a fund to help the policeman's family.
Just nice to know that people care, even on an institutional level.

ugotme 12-24-2014 07:09 PM

I also understand that the NY Yankees have tated they would pay for both officer's children to attend college.

Yay - Good for them !
(not because I am a Yankee fan either!)

Sandtrap328 12-24-2014 07:23 PM

I am sure, also, that the police union takes care of the families of officers who die on duty.

Average Guy 12-24-2014 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblum315 (Post 985323)
One of the murdered policemen in Brooklyn had a 19-year-old son, a junior at Bowdoin College in Maine. According to my daughter who went to Bowdoin, as soon as the college learned of this, they notified the family that the son would not have to pay another dime to finish his education. Then the college fired up the alumna association to start raising money for a fund to help the policeman's family.
Just nice to know that people care, even on an institutional level.

Thanks for the heartwarming post on Christmas Eve.

graciegirl 12-24-2014 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Average Guy (Post 985346)
Thanks for the heartwarming post on Christmas Eve.

I'll SAY!!!
Love you Jeanne. Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkuh. (I spelled that wrong) but my heart sends sincere good wishes JBlum.

kcrazorbackfan 12-24-2014 08:26 PM

Also, the mortgages on both of the Officer's homes have been paid off.

#bluelivesmatter
#policelivesmatter

CFrance 12-24-2014 08:50 PM

Heard that right away about the Yankees. There's a great example of giving back to the community.

cromlich 12-24-2014 08:51 PM

It is so wonderful to hear things like this being done in the middle of such tragedy! God bless all those who serve and protect us and God bless those with such beautiful hearts! Merry CHRISTmas to all!

Bonanza 12-25-2014 01:15 AM

For all the tragedies in the world today, all of this is good news for the families concerned. Thankfully, there are many good people in this world.

rubicon 12-25-2014 07:15 AM

Tis a very positive sign .


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