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.
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