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Community and police bond at

Bensley National Night Out

Dupuis also spoke. “Even
though we may do this major
event only once a year, there are
things that happen in the spirit
like this every single day.”
“I will truly miss the
interaction with our police,
deputies, troopers, and Fire
and EMS,” Dupuis continued.
“I would be remiss if I didn’t
thank my wife Mary for putting
up with way too many missed
birthday parties and family
dinners. I look forward to
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watching it from a different side
PRESENTATION FROM JEFFERSON DAVIS ASSOCIATION TO COL. THIERRY DUPUIS, DAVID now.”
POTTER,BRIAN MORAN, DAVE BRAT In addition to opportunities MARY (WIFE) AND THIERRY DUPUIS AND DAVID POTTER
BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT for community and law
enforcement o form friendships,
Hundreds of visitors filled Bensley communication. the event also honored Dupuis with several
Park and Community Center on Aug. Intertwined in the festivities of eating special presentations.
2, for a good old-fashioned community grilled hot dogs and popcorn were Karen Harris from Sen. Tim Kaine’s
get together, but with a special purpose. games, clowns, inflatables and music by office read a letter from the senator to
It was Bensley’s annual celebration of Tommy Custalow and his band. Dupuis and then presented him with the
National Night Out, an event where the Notable speakers filled the podium, letter. Sam Taylor from Sen. Mark Warner’s
community and law enforcement come including U.S. Rep. Dave Brat, Secretary office presented a letter to Dupuis from
together to fellowship and open lines of of Virginia Public Safety and Homeland Warner. Both senators praised Dupuis on
his service to the community.
Security Brian Moran, Sheriff Karl Next, David Potter took the podium.
Leonard, soon to retire Chesterfield police Smiling, he turned to Dupuis and
2 chief Col. Thierry Dupuis, and others. said, “Now we will recognize you the
Dave Brat thanked the public for coming
out and spoke of Dupuis's years of sacrifice community center way: with a cake!
Dupuis invited his wife Mary to come
in service. and stand with him for the cutting of the
“We express our appreciation for all our cake.
law enforcement,” Moran said, “and this Sponsors and participants of the event
is a great opportunity to say thanks. We included: Bermuda Supervisor Dorothy
can break down so many barriers by just Jaeckle, Warner, Kaine, Moran, Brat, MARIA,CONGRESSMAN DAVE BRAT AND
sharing popcorn and hot dogs.” Leonard, Dupuis, Chesterfield Planning JONATHON
Dept. Chesterfield Police, Virginia State
Police, Crime Solvers, Village Bank,
Anthem, Chesterfield Parks and Recreation,
4 First Touch Sports, Chesterfield Fire and
EMS, Bensley Area Civic Association,
DSCR/DLA Richmond Police, Jefferson
SHERIFF KARL LEONARD Davis Association, TAP, LLC and Fitness
Warriors.
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PHOTOS BY BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

SGT. STEPHAN VICK OF VIRGINIA STATE PO-
LICE SIGNS A CARD FOR RETIRING POLICE
CHIEF COL. THIERRY DUPUIS

UNCLE SAM (TOMMY SAMMONS) AND
CHUCK ANGELINO
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