While we were there we took a couple small trips to see some historical points of interest. We saw ancient forts, the downtown shopping area, and Police Headquarters (The Old Guy was giving the taxi driver directions!).
We had a few Police Officers inquiring at their back door as to, "What did we want?" A Handshake and a Picture was the request.
Well the request, after a few more questions, was Okay-ed by Commissioner Ellison Greenslade, after he personally checked Sir Dennis out.
Pictures were taken on the spot, and even Lois was asked to be in them. Then the Commissioner said, "We should do this in front of HQ." After following The Boss Cop to the front of HQ, for more pictures, he invited us to lunch. Even Marvin our Marvelous Taxi Driver was in shock.
A couple of days later we were picked up at our Hotel and taken to Police HQ. There, we were given a fabulous tour of the building. It was built by the police officers themselves. It was impressive. The officers are quite proud of it. It is a tribute to their history, and their personal "special" relationship with each other.
Somewhere during this wonderful lunch, prepared by police officers, Sir Dennis was presented with a Plaque, and a book titled: The Story of the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Now he, along with the Taxi Driver, was in total shock!
Once our Mr. Beyer was revived we took another set of pictures around a fabulous Christmas Tree. An Officer of each Rank stood side by side, forming a semi-circle in front of the tree.
The Officers stood at attention, proud to show the uniform that they wear in service with the Royal Bahamas Police Force. To further top the day The Commissioner made Sir Dennis an Honorary Inspector (which, fortunately, did not cause a cardiac arrest).
Words could not express the emotions that were felt that November 18th.
If all this was not enough two days later, we were dispatched to a an Encounter with The Dolphins at Blue Lagoon Island. This was amazing. This trip is truly one for the books. My birthday is on November 22. This experience was a great present and one that will always be remembered.
I can't thank Marvin Armbrister (1-242-4567517), who took me wherever I wanted to go while we were on Paradise Island. It was Marvin who let me twist his arm to drive into the back of the Police Dept. to ask just for a "handshake and a picture." While he was a little reluctant to go where it was marked "Police Vehicles only," I got him to put his concerns aside with my best island talk with the words, "Don't Worry, Have Fun." Thank you Marvin (marvinarmbrister@hotmail.com).
The wife and I also acknowledge and thank Superintendent Stephen Deans for taking time, from his duties, to bring us to break bread with us, and have lunch with the Commissioner. Supt Deans also got us to see the Dolphins. The Dolphin picture below is from the Encounters Photographer, on Nov. 20, 2013. That was an absolutely fabulous day.
For this entire once in a lifetime experience, our thanks for the memories of a handshake, a salute, and our friendship, goes to one man in particular: Commissioner of Police (COP), Royal Bahamas Police Force, Ellison Greenslade.
THANK YOU !
*****
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