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FOP (Federal Order of Police) Award Ceremony
By karen | June 24, 2008
Originally posted on Sun, 07/15/2007 - 19:43
The best part of this experience by far has been this past Friday night. I was honored with a Meritorious Certificate from the FOP (Fraternal Order of Police), California Federal Lodge 21, in recognition of my meritorious service. It was a wonderful ceremony shared with an intimate group of friends and police officers from the San Francisco Mint; ironically near where the chase and capture began.
I listened to the amazing stories of the officers as they shared their life and experiences in the law enforcement. Some of them served in WWII and shared their stories from that experience too. They first presented me with a poster they created that displayed the map from the SF Chronicle paper of the chase I traveled, and then they presented to me the award which was a beautifully framed plaque with a gold seal. Plus, two gold coins. After pictures were taken I told the story of the capture to an attentive crowd. I was told later, everyone enjoyed the story as I related it to the map.
It seems so surreal to me that I would be honored for something I felt so compelled to do without any notion it would lead to such reward. But it was special and something I will never forget. I will reflect on it with great appreciation and thanks always.
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June 24th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Mon, 07/16/2007 - 17:58 — kstoerman
Congrats
Congratulations sis, I am in awe and inspired. I’m glad you finally are experiencing some good out of your ordeal. You deserve it. It’s wonderful to hear about the support and gratitude people are providing.
June 24th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
Mon, 07/16/2007 - 12:38 — Kris
Honors & accolades
It’s so nice to see that people can appreciate the uniqueness of the situation that you experienced. It is also heartening to think that the FOB, whose members have witnessed so much negativity, are there to support a positive influence. Kudos to you!