END OF WATCH - 2023

 

Another year has come, and gone. It's time to give a Moment or Two to Remember Friends who have passed on. Yet one way or another, they are still with us.

It has been a few years since one of my Badge Collector Friends answered His Last Call. His grand-daughter drew the picture below. I have published it before, and continue to think it is a nice gesture,  so here it is once again

In addition to this Officer, there are Others  who have passed away in 2023. They leave Us, and their FAMILIES Behind. 

They will always be Remembered.  

THE "OLD COUTESY CARD" - ISSUED IN 1945

 By: Dennis Beyer

I just got "My FOP Cards for 2024. That prompted me to reflect on the one pictured above. It was issued in 1945 by the Newark Police Officers'  "Patrolman's Benefit Association (PBA)". That is 79 years ago. The card is in perfect condition and is just a couple years younger then me. I'm in almost perfect condition if anyone cares. 

The card wasn't always in my possession. In fact it was 50+ years of age when I received from a nice Irish Lass that I worked with as a Probation Officer during my days in Newark.

Career changes brought us together in the mid 1990's. Conversation led to talk about my hobby, and that brought the gift of this "Honorary Membership" (PBA) Card. 

I reported years ago about having it in my collection. It is worthy of this repeat presentation. Of course it remains framed and prominently located in my Den.  I am still glad to have it.

COP JOKE

 

An officer observes a woman standing in the middle of the street. He approaches her and asks, “Are you OK?” 

The woman replies, “Yes, but how do I get to the hospital?” 

The officer says, “Just keep standing there.”