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about the kindness you witnessed and the beauty of other
officers and civilians alike. o
It’s hard to believe that gone are the days of hugs through
a bulletproof vest, the days that I would worry that “be t safe” was the last thing you’d hear me say. It’s weird know- r ing that your police gossip won’t be as up to date, and that
you won’t need to bring your work phone out to dinner. d But I know one thing, and that is how proud I am of my o mom. Not because of her work on the job, but her work I as a mother, a faith-filled Catholic, a wife and a friend. h This vocation has been demanding, but I never felt cheat- fr ed out of a mom; I never believed you loved your star more c than me; and there wasn’t a day that passed when I didn’t
feel proud of who I was and where I come from. I
Thank you Mom, for the work you did, both at home
and in uniform. You have taught me courage under fire a and grace under pressure – two important lessons for a a young woman to learn in what sometimes proves to be a y man’s world. Retired or not, you will always be my trump
card! But more importantly, you will always be my mom. c
Wow, such profound words! I share in this young lady’s
pride and congratulations of her mom on a career well pr served. God bless all our retirees! d se
Father Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain, can Fa be reached by calling or texting 773-550- in 2369, or by emailing dan.brandt@chica- ch gopolice.org.
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