[ellenwelsh]

It takes longer than a year, and some instances NEVER go away.

[fdpaq0580]

Thank you for your service. The expressions of appreciation for our officers is gratifying to see.

[larryredwine1228@gmail.co]

Thank you, we need to get together

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by bakon

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

It’s so sad that you have to live with that level of stress, probably feeling people radiating lies, violence, and hatred as you try to do your duty. How can you be expected to act like Andy of Mayberry under those conditions?

Just remember that the number of protestors in the streets is small—spit in a bucket. The vast majority of people in this country, whatever their political affiliation, respect and honor our police for their work and the help they give us and their sacrifice. Never assume that respect comes from only one party.

I have a friend who felt compelled to take her daughter to a protest march in Pennsylvania yesterday. The two of them carried Peace signs. They thought they were part of something important. Then the featured speaker started calling for armed revolt. She grabbed her daughter and left, sickened. She has a lot of police friends, and her son plans to become one after college. So even a lot of liberals support the police.

I want to thank you and any other police personnel reading this, retired or not, for your service to the country and it’s law-abiding citizens, and also for your service to those who scoff at the laws, keeping them in line. We know you and yours make personal sacrifices to keep us safe.

[Saluce]

Thank you from a newly retired LEOW from Michigan.

[ldivens]

If they were that smart they wouldn't be out in the streets protesting, rioting and destroying property. People are generally brainwashed by watching too much news!

[John_W]

Originally Posted by bakon

Still working. Visit few times a year and plan on being a toad in 22 months. I have met a few there and ask how long does it take to not look at everything suspicious. Everyone is so laid back and I feel like I am on level 10 even on vacation. Anyways most say it takes a year and then you ease into the retirement. See you over the 4th.

Maybe just comedown gradually!

[LI SNOWBIRD]

Every Thanksgiving our family gathers together. I'm proud to say there are 3 patrolmen and 1 detective there. All of them do not brag or show off. They are all great young men and we are proud to have them in our family

[Mountie48]

Thank you

[eremite06]

We have 3 LEOs, 3 Firefighters and 4 RNs in our family.

[dewilson58]

Thank you.

[BHWitcher]

Yes, to all the good police we thank you sincerely. Defunding does not mean dis-manteling, it means redirecting some monies to under privileged areas. This country is in big trouble. Thank you to every good policeman, working or retired.

[Holpat39]

My husband was a Chicago police officer for 27 years and never talked about what he experienced each day on the job until after his retirement. If I would have known I probably would not have been so supportive of his career. After retirement he couldn't get policing out of his system so took a part time police position in a small town outside of Chicago for another 8 years. Family includes 4 retired police and 2 still active in Chicago plus 2 daughters both nurses. Proud of every one of them.

[toeser]

I know four. All nice guys.

[jebartle]

I'm fortunate to have 1st responders all around me, everyone makes me a proud American.