It's OK if you don't understand.

[desertrat1979]

Despite the general consensus to the profession, there is a reason anyone in law enforcement does the job. It's never the same reason.

A while ago I heard a story about a rookie who was asked by a veteran officer if he knew what the job tastes like. After a couple years, the rookie had dealt with a particularly disturbing call that resulted ended in a murder/suicide of the parents while the child was present. At the end of that day the veteran cop asked the same question again in the locker room, where the rookie. The rookie replied, "It tastes like tears."

For those that find it entertaining to post and point out every single fault, mistake, negligent decision, wrong doing..ect, by those that are on the job, good for you. This world wouldn't be spinning if it weren't for those like you to point out the obvious. Sadly, if you take a box of crayons, pick one color, and do nothing but talk about that one color, everyone else will start to think that all those crayons are the same as the one being talked about. But the fact is, that is simply not true, even if you refuse to accept that fact. There is one fact that no one can ever deny. Those that are on the job all share the same fate as everyone else.

Part of the reason I made this post was to remember a fallen friend. But then I got to thinking about the rest. When I looked further, I remembered something, "Cops are people. Where do you get people? The human race."

This individual:
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Was also this individual:
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Who was this individual:
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This individual is:
Ian Michael Deutch
SSgt. 221st Cavalry Wildhorse Squadron, Nevada National Gaurd
Nye County Sheriff's K9 Deputy
Father
Husband
Friend

I don't expect everyone who reads this to understand it. Some will not care. Some may shake their fists in protest with a "Fuck the police" mindset. Someone will scramble to post the latest "this cop messed up, too" article.

I have been asked, "Why do you continue to work in a profession with 'so many' bad apples?" Well, I don't. You know one crayon, in one box, out of thousands. I know the thousands, I stand with the thousands, I will fall with the thousands. Why?

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Maybe its the least I can do for them.

 

[SturmHead]

Re: It's OK if you don't understand.

God Bless your friend.

 

[Mod Adahy]

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Our thoughts are with all the families that struggle with the loss of a family member.

I believe that a couple bad apples spoil the whole batch in the public's eye. We appreciate what law enforcement does for us, thanks.

 

[akmike]

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I'll echo Azprc thoughts, the sad thing is we tend only to hear about the "bad apples" and the vast majority of officers are out there on a daily basis doing their jobs with no fanfare and not enough thanks. Seems alot of times the stories about the good guys get the "back page" treatment as opposed to the front page.

Many thanks from me to all the unsung "good apples" out there doing their best to do a hard job.

Very sorry for the loss of a good man.

 

[152]

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I have lost to many friends not to sympathize with you.

I understand the gap,void,ache,after someone you care for and love dies.
tare care and live well.

 

[Maggot]

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Bless you friend, officer Ian Michael Deutch, and his family.

Im one of those who is not afraid to point out the failings of the few, within the bright light of the many. Not because I hate or disrespect you or your profession, but because, we citizens delegate to you LEOs a great deal of responsibility, and as a citizen I feel the responsibility to be ever vigilant in defnse of my rights and freedom. Im also honored to praise people like your friend. I think Ian would appreciate that.

Good friends are a rare treasure. Condolences for your loss, and thanks for a meaningful, and well presented post.

 

[427Cobra]

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Thank you for your service to our Country, your State and County Ian Michael Deutch.

 

[Switchblade]

Re: It's OK if you don't understand.

Same can be said for the taste of serving our country. It tastes like bitter lemon, saltiness, and at times sweet sugar. In the end, as one looks back on it, it is entirely great and a thing that woud always be done again