March 28, 2009
A Tribute to the Oakland Police Officers 2
I plan funerals for fallen firefighters. I can’t explain my job much simpler than that. I have never planned the funeral for a police officer but the job is similar. After learning about the 4 Oakland police officers that were tragically killed last week, I was curious as to how the OPD would handle such an event. One or two funerals are hard enough to orchestrate but four, it just makes me shake my head and sigh. I saw this video today and was so proud of how these officers were honored. Everyone who was involved in planning and directing this solemn event did an incredible job. It moves me to tears to know there is a brotherhood out there who is willing to do whatever it takes to make the final send-off as honorable and as respectful as this.
Mar 30, 2009 @ 18:00:03
That was hard to watch. I cried all the way through. It brought back a lot of memories of a very difficult loss in my own department. But it was a beautiful, moving tribute to those brave men. Thanks for posting it.
Jun 29, 2010 @ 16:58:05
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