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The Day That Changed My Life
Walking into the 7-11, I headed for the beer cooler. Glancing towards the cash register, I could see the clerk waiting on two customers....

Richard
Sep 23, 202110 min read


One Mistake Nearly Cost Me My Life
Another bitterly cold winter night in Michigan. I looked over at my partner, Officer Chris Baldino. "Less than two hours to go and I am...

Richard
Sep 9, 20217 min read


A COP - A SANTA & A POLICE CAR
Every Christmas, our Fraternal Order of Police post would hold a Christmas party on the Saturday the week before Christmas. It was for...

Richard
Sep 7, 20217 min read


Just Another Night
As I opened the door to head to the parking lot. I had to catch my breath. I thought it was muggy last night. Tonight was worse. My...

Richard
Sep 4, 202111 min read


Belief in yourself can make miracles happen
It happened late in the third period during a game between our hometown hockey team, the Humboldt Mavericks and the Moose Jaw Lancers. ...

Richard
Aug 23, 20213 min read


Buried Memories
Jack Flynn’s wartime story started like any other Sunday for a seventeen-year-old in December of 1941. However, this Sunday was December...

Richard
Jul 21, 202112 min read


Finally Coming Home
The crew of the B-17 Bomber Cookie

Richard
Jul 19, 20218 min read


Terry’s Story and The Gift That Changed His Life
Terry Anderson was a sixteen-year-old hockey player and our son's best friend and teammate. During a hockey game in 2016, he tripped and...

Richard
Jul 15, 20213 min read
My Guardian Angel
Since I was very young, I was taught each of us had a guardian angel. They were there to protect and guide us. During my life, I know...

Richard
Jul 8, 20214 min read


They Didn't Listen
I stood atop the destroyed U.S. Capitol building. Lying in the rubble under my foot was a calendar opened to July, with the 4th circled....

Richard
Jul 3, 202111 min read
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