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....
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Richard
Sep 9, 20216 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...
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Richard
Sep 7, 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...
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Richard
Sep 4, 202110 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...
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Richard
Aug 23, 20213 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....
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Richard
Jul 21, 202112 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...
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Richard
Jul 19, 20218 min read
Finally Coming Home
The crew of the B-17 Bomber Cookie
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Richard
Jul 15, 20213 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...
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Richard
Jul 8, 20214 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...
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Richard
Jul 3, 202111 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....
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