Blue Knights
®
Law
enforcement motorcycle club
New Hampshire 1
NEWSLETTER
The PREZ”S PEN……..
May 2004
Blue Knights New Hampshire 1
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club
P.O. Box 1313
Hillsboro, New Hampshire
03244-1313
Board of Officers
President
Russell Young
Vice-President
David Gladu
Sec/Treasurer
Tama Mitchell
3 yr Director
Jim Hamel
2 yr Director
Glenn Northrup
1 yr Director
Mike Bothwick
1 yr Director
Bill Rawnsley
IPP/Sgt at Arms
Mike Bothwick
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New Hampshire 1
http://nh1.blueknight.net
SPECIAL NOTICE
If you change address or email address – please,
please let me know.
YIKES two days in April with temps in the mid 80's and
in the same week to boot. Well maybe it'll last, naw!!!
It was good to be able to get out and about on two wheels
and maybe we'll have another such day before the month
is out. I want to thank all who volunteered as ride
captains for the upcoming year.
Check your email/newsletter often as the rides have
been planned and scheduled by the Ride Captain for May
as well as the NEC set for May 21-23 in Portland, Maine.
We will set up a met location with a time of departure so
that those of us planning on attending can ride over as a
group and it will be sent out via email/telephone.
We had a pretty good turnout at the April GM meeting
with a brand new face (Amar Douidi) who was pinned by
his sponsor (Mike Bothwick) and a few familiar faces that
we haven't seen in awhile it was nice to see everybody.
I am still looking for your input on the proposed change
to the BK bylaws as it pertains to correctional officers and
their powers of arrest or lack thereof. I really need your
input as I will be required to cast a vote either for or
against the proposal at the International Convention, this
July. To date I have only received a response from four
(4) members. See email sent out on March 19, 2004 and
the April newsletter for further info.
The Corn Roast is fast approaching and I want to remind
everyone that the list of vendors/businesses still has
fourteen (14) not yet selected. We are not bound to these
alone and REMEMBER the donated item need not be
motorcycle related. Please see the updated email sent out
April 20.
Hope to see many more of you at the next GM meeting,
May 17 or on the next planned ride.
If you no longer have email, please call 603-464-5881 to let
me know you need newsletters sent snail mail.
Mail to:
If you have information or an article for inclusion in this
newsletter please email to T@Blueknight.net
RWP
Your Prez,
Next Board Meeting: May 17th. Bedford PD 1800
General meeting: May 17th. Bedford PD 1830
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NH I GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date Apr. 19 2004
Location: Bedford PD
Meeting called to order Time 1825hrs.
By President Young
? members and guests in attendance.
Pledge of Allegiance: lead by IPP Mike Bothwick
Roll Call: Young [X ] Gladu [X] Mitchell [E]
Hamel, J [E] Northrup [ X] Bothwick [X]
Rawnsley [X]
Secretary’s Report: Mitchell
Secretary stuck in Chicago airport, not present.
Treasurer’s Report: Mitchell
Treasurer stuck in Chicago airport, not present.
Items Discussed were:
1. Diane has ordered the new blue sweatshirts
2. Chapter thanks Diane for you work on the
jackets and sweatshirts
3. Bedford Parade was advised that we will not be
participating, due to our Spring Convention of
that same weekend.
4. Russ showed the members letters to give to the
merchants references corn roast gifts and also
gave names of last years givers and a format for
the new corn roast activities
5. Ride Captains for this year are: May –
Rawnsley; June – Schuette; July – Bothwick;
Aug – Davidson; Sept – Young; Oct – Bothwick;
Dec – Spitz
6. Russ Young that anyone going to the spring
convention so that we can all meet to go as a
group.
7. Mike Bothwick pinned new member Amar
Douidi
8. Summerfest 2004 in Littleton was discussed
9. Russ discussed honorary members not being able
to hold office
10. Discussion was held on the point system Ken
Forbes gave a history on the point system and
Bill Rawnsley also spoke on this system.
11. Vote was taken in keeping the point system with
one vote against and 9 for the system to keep and
revamp the system. A committee was formed to
revamp the system. Committee members were
appointed by Russ Young. On the committee
will be Ken Forbes, Bill Rawnsley, Jim Hamel
and Don Coutu.
12. A 50/50 drawing was won by Dave Gladu. Also
the $21.00 will be rolled over for not having the
sticks.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50pm
Respectfully submitted Dave Gladu
ARTICLES
Reminder that this is YOUR newsletter. So if you have a
story to tell or a ride to share, write it up and submit it.
Don't think, 'ahh, someone else will write something
about it.' Generally 'some one else' doesn't.
So send it in. It doesn't have to be BK related. Some
people live vicariously through others. If you want to
critique a new or old eatery, where to go or stay away
from, if you went on vacation, day trip or went to the
corner store and something interesting happened or had a
great route there, let us know.
BLUE KNIGHTS INT’L HQ NEWS
The E-mail for the International Office is:
InternationalOffice@BlueKnights.org
Members only area of International Web site is for
members only. Each member has their own unique
user name and password. Your user name is the
membership number in the lower left corner of your
2002 membership card. Your password is your last
name in all CAPS. If you have any problems with
your password you can contact Gil Mitchell at
w1gil@BlueKnight.net .
The minutes from the International Board Meetings can
be found in the member’s only area of the International
Website at http://BlueKnights.org/mo.
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 
Gary Norton
Janine Mailhiot
05/03
05/12
Carl Chandler
Dennis Royal
Amar Douidi
Donald Couto
Thomas Byrne
05/20
05/21
05/23
05/29
05/30
Judy's Mom - Verna C. Wladkowski (84) died last
Monday at the Concord RVNA Hospice House in
Concord after a long illness.
No Calling Hours.
Memorial service will be held Saturday May 8th at
11:00 a.m. at the New Rye Congregational Church,
New Rye Rd, Epsom. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the Concord Regional
Visiting Nurse Assoc, Hospice Program, 250 Pleasant
St, Concord 03301.
NH I EVENTS:
May: Dianne Schuett 603-224-0314
Sunday, May 2 , 16:30hrs - for an "Early dinner" at
Down 'n Dirty BBQ. Real Southern Pit BBQ-Ribs Chicken - Pork - Beef at 168 Amory St, Manchester;
Directions: Take I93 North to Exit 8, Manchester, go west
through downtown and across the Merrimack River,
straight up hill on Amory St. We're on the left. OR take
293 North to exit 5 Granite St., left off ramp 3 stop lights
take right, go 3/4 mile to Amory St., Left straight up hill.
We're on the left. This place is small, but worth it!
Sunday, May 9 - 10th Annual Bill Schuett Memorial
Breakfast run. Same place, time, and destination...8:45am
at exit 13 off I-93N at Burger King parking lot - to Scout's
Pancake Breakfast (and Jim has promised me that he
ordered a nice warm day for our ride!).
Monday, May 10 - New Hampshire Law Enforcement
Memorial Ceremony. Yes, on MONDAY this year at
10:00 a.m. at the Memorial behind the State House. I am
working with Deb Nielsen to secure motorcycle parking
in the LOB.
May 21, 22 & 23 - NEC Spring Conference Portland,
Maine. Details for those wishing to ride up together will
be worked out closer to the dates, but wanted to include
this 'reminder.'
Tuesday, May 25 18:30 hrs - La Carreta Mexican
Restaurant. Maple Tree Mall, Rte 3, Manchester.
June Dianne Schuett 603-224-0314
Saturday June 5TH: Pick –Nick run to the coast. Depart
Bedford Macys at 0900hrs, To the beach.
Wed. June 9TH: Americade, day trip or stay overnight. I
will be staying at Queensbury Hotel in Queensbury N.Y.,
which is 10 min.s south of Lake George. Hotel # 518-7921121. Departs Goffstown/Sullys at 0700hrs
Mon June 28TH: Ice Cream run: Meet DD Exit 3 off Rte 93.
Departs 1800hrs. A ride to Memories in Kingston.
July
Mon July 5th: Ice Cream run: Meet Bedford Macys at
1800hrs
Sat July 10TH Pot-Luck cookout and General membership
meeting at Mike Bothwick , 34 Smith Rd,Goffstown,N.H.
497-9517 1300hrs to 1800hrs
Fri July 16th: Pizza Run: Pizza Bella Rte 101. Bedford @
The Bedford Village Shops. Meet at Bella Pizza 1830hrs.
August
Corn Roast
Sun Aug 8th: Londonderry Lions Club: The Ride for Sight
Poker Run. Meet/Depart Bedford Macys at 0815/0830
Registrations starts at 0900hrs in Londonderry at the
Lions Hall and the ride starts at 1000hrs. Donations are
$35.00 a bike and $15.00 a rider. All proceeds will go to
The Lions “Camp Pride” and “Sight and Hearing” of N.H.
This is a well attended event usually 75-100 bikes.
This will include: T-Shirt , a great meal, best hand, and a
great auction after the ride.
Sat. Aug 14th NH1 CORN ROAST
Sun Aug 22nd : High Hopes Foundation of N.H. Poker Run:
Meet/Depart Bedford Macys at 0800/0815. Registration
starts at 0900hrs at VFW in Hudson. Cost is $15.00 per
person. Money raised to be used to grant whishes to
children in N.H. with life threatening or chronic illnesses.
This includes: A great barbeque, starts at 1200, Music,
Raffles and Best/worst hand
Announcements: If any member has info of any event
that has happened to a brother or sister Knight Please let a
Board member know so that acknowledgements may be
made. Be it births, deaths retirements, marriages etc...
FOR SALE
Blue Knights Leather vest with chapter markings. $60.00
Hein Gerrick Ladies leather riding jacket, size SM. with
winter liner, 125.00 (like new)
Call me, Bernie Bernstein 603-668-8833
***************
I have a x-lg heavy leather riding jacket. It has
a full liner for cold weather. Bought last year and
never used. Cost $150, will sell for $75.00
Dave Spitz....603-424-4126 or dlspitz@adelphia.net
**************
NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAPTER ONE SWEATSHIRTS
We are working on an order for Chapter I sweatshirts with
Classic Impressions. These will be navy blue shirts with
the Chapter I logo on the left chest and the words "Blue
Knights" in gold, screen-printed down the left sleeve with
your first name embroidered in gold on the right chest.
You may have your choice of weights. The prices shown
include all the embroidery and screen-printing:
Heavyweight sweatshirt (to XL) = $22.00 (extra for XX+)
Mediumweight sweatshirt
= $19.50
Lightweight sweatshirt
= $14.00
If you are interested in purchasing one (or more), please
contact me by April 15th with your name, weight of shirt,
size and name you want embroidered on your shirt. You
can call me at 224-0314 or e-mail me at
dianne.schuett@leg.state.nh.us
Dianne Schuett
*********************************************
The host hotel has only 269 rooms.
I would recommend registering early.
Gil
Loyalty and Blood brothers, local HOG chptr then the Red
Knights CMA mixed in then everyone else. we were
towards the front and I was till about
75-100 back from front. Took some back roads an hiway
and had nice ride back. Even got a sunburn on hands an
arms. BUUUT it's turning over to tanning now LOL.
Just HAD to let you know about my weekend. :)))))))))
(HUGE s__t eating grin) Hope all are well and are out on 2
as much as possible
Take Care and RWP Stuart
DUES NOTICE:
Hi All,
The following have not yet renewed for 2004:
Kenneth Bosse Donald Cloutier John Courtois
Andrew Jackman George Manisgalco Mike Ogonowsi
John Paul.
Only 2800 tickets will be sold the bike is a 2003 FLHPI
Certified Police Special with 750 miles on it. Jerry Smith
"Grumpy" Leathernecks NH 1 won this raffle two years
ago. It is for a good cause so if you are interested send me
the following: 1) a Check made out to NH Special
Olympics for how ever many you want.
2) A return address so when I get your check I can send
out the tickets to you.
Subject: 2004 International Convention
I have redone the web page for the 30th Anniversary
Convention with links to hotel information, registration
form, etc.
http://blueknights.org/events/2004Convention.htm
Please be advised if you need an application – please
email @ t@blueknight.net or call me @ 464-5581
Late Dues are $45.00.
If any of you recall, Stu Jackson brought a sample of this
to one of our meetings, the individual doing the "Derby"
cover requested that we notify members that he is still in
business if anyone is interested. Jim Hamel
Hello ; I hope this correspondence finds you and
your family healthy and prosperous. Perhaps you
may remember me my name is Corey Simpson I
sent you a billet motorcycle part about a year ago.
Since then I have purchased my own CNC
machine and am trying my hand at making a go of
manufacturing custom motorcycle components. I
would really like the opportunity to get acquainted
more with your organization. Since we last spoke I
have gotten a new fulltime job as a toolmaker for a
large automotive supplier and am trying to juggle
starting my own business and working fulltime. I am
attaching some photos of some of my latest projects.
I now have "Derby" covers for all new Harley TC88's they are made from solid billet 6061-T6
aluminum alloy chrome plated and come furnished
with polished stainless steel fasteners. Thanks again
Stuart Corey SimpsonPROSTOCK PARTS222
Cardigan Mt Rd.Bristol, NH 03222
csimpson@metrocast.net (new email address)
PAST PREZ' PEN
Jim, To think I ALMOST went to bed without writing
you :) How was weather up there this wkend? Do any
riding?:)
Sat did 400 mile r/trip(500-600 bikes) to a fund raiser/ride
for a deputy that was killed LOD. then on Sun. did another
for same only put on 320 miles didn't do complete ride/run
for that one to many bikes, count I was told on road was
7700, awaiting actual total I suspect around 7800-8000.
Rode a lil ways with them then pulled over to watch rest go
by. TN-3 was helping out big time so BK's and Lords of
NH Special Olympics LE Harley Raffle $20.00
Send checks to:
Micheal Dempsey (Iron MIke NH IV)
465 Goboro Rd
Epsom NH 03234
The drawing is than last week end of Laconia Saturday
June 19th at 6pm at Meredith Harley Davidson
Hi Everyone,
If anybody needs a room for Americade, I have one
available. I actually made 2 reservations, and figured
before I let one go, I'd put it out to Brother and Sister Blue
Knights. The available room is at the Mohawk Motel /
Choice Inn. It is right on Canada St, at the intersection of
Canada St and Rt 9N. If you've never been to Americade,
it's the northern end of the "Main Drag" of the entire
event. I stayed at this place 2 years ago. The motel is
nice,but I will tell you up front that the owner is a DICK.
I don't think it's just motorcyclists, I am pretty sure he
hates everyone. The cost of the room is $129 a night and
the reservation is arriving Monday and departing
Saturday. (5 days required)
I don't have any money tied up in this reservation, so if
no one wants it, no big deal. BUT, if anyone plans to go
to Americade for the entire week, and doesn't have
reservations yet, you are going to find lodging is very
scarce. If you want the reservation, call me and I will get
the info to you. My number is 603-528-3658 or work
527-4737(Tue-Sat 07-1500).
Ed Cowing NH IV
Fall 2004 Conference Update: We have been informed
by QC-1, the host chapter, that the quoted deadline of
April 1, 2004 for hotel reservations and registration are in
error. It appears there will be a new deadline set . The
chapter strongly suggests you make your hotel
reservations ASAP and submit your registration early.
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 14:20:46 -0500
From: "The Pikes" <whpike@comcast.net>
Subject: STURGIS RALLY 2004
STURGIS
RALLY
2004
Hi, my name is Marta Wyatt.
My husband Kent and I own Wyatt's Hideaway a new
campground in South Dakota located only twenty minutes
west of Sturgis on hwy 34. For the past two years we
have enjoyed various Blue Knights members staying with
us during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. This year we are
open down to the river with a nice new swimming area.
We would love to have you, your family and friends join
us this year for the rally.
Please take a minute and visit our website at
www.wyattshideaway.com to learn more about us, our
competitive rates and our new facilities.
We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you,
Kent and Marta Wyatt
I personally will be going down on Saturday, May 8th and
going to Law Ride on Sunday the 9th. Then I will be
leaving for 2 days and returning on Wednesday, the 12th
and staying until the 17th.
Make your reservations as soon as you can as this hotel
has filled up in years past. You can always cancel if your
plans change but you'll have the room if you do plan on
going.
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact me or
any member of the COPSRUN staff.
Thank you for your support.
Ride With Pride,
Pat Griffin
Road Captain, Blue Knights' COPSRUN
Send your donations to...
Blue Knights' COPSRUN
PO Box 35142
Brighton, MA 02135-0142
COPS RUN UPDATE
OK, you asked for it here it is...
This (next) year due to the way the calendar falls the
events have a big gap in between.
Law Ride is Sunday, May 9th
Candlelight Vigil is Thursday, May 13th
Memorial Service is Saturday, May 15th
Survivor's Picnic is Sunday, May 16th
This year as always Blue Knights' COPSRUN will be
attending all of the events.
However, some of us will not be staying the entire 9 days
and will come and go from the area to make the events.
We are doing this as a cost saving measure as staying 7
nights last years was expensive enough but 9 this year
would be crazy.
The host hotel again this year is the Comfort Inn in
Bowie, Maryland, (Jct US 50 and US 301) Phone #301464-0089. The rate is $91.20 and if you want to upgrade
to a room in the new wing with a refrigerator, microwave,
coffeemaker, iron, etc., the rate will be $97.20.
The rooms are blocked under COPSRUN/Law Ride from
May 8th to 17th and you can stay any number of nights
for the same rate and even split the stay if you wish.
NOTE: These rates are the same as their "Internet" and
"Business" rates that you can get on-line but PLEASE,
PLEASE, PLEASE make the call and book under our
block as we will not get credit for the rooms if you book
through the internet. If we don't get the rooms credited to
our block we will not get the hospitality room. We had
this problem last year so PLEASE MAKE THE PHONE
CALL.
This past Saturday (4/24) Sue and I were meeting Ed and
Betty from Mass. 7(they are the couple we rode down to the
convention and summer knights with last summer) and were
going to head up to RJ''s Open House when a dog ran out in
front of Ed and they went down. Ed hurt his shoulder and
hip and Betty broke her wrist and sprained her ankle. All in
all they were real lucky and are home recuperating.
Just a reminder, watch out for those dogs!!!
James Hamel
Subject: Corn Roast raffle items
Hello fellow Knights:
At the March general membership meeting I reminded those
present of our upcoming annual Corn Roast and how our raffle
tables were overflowing at last years event. That was mainly
due to the efforts of our last president and former member of
NH-1.
This year I am asking the each and every member solicit
from at least two (2) businesses/vendors in the area of their
residence or work for donations for the raffle. Most of us
either frequent a business often or personally know a business
owner. Attached you will find a list of last years contributors;
location and person or point of contact. Please select at least
two (2) and sometime between now and August 14th call upon
them to donate an item or gift certificate as they have in the
past. The item need not be motorcycle related as any donation
will be appreciated.
We are not bound to these businesses/vendors only so if you
know of others please contact them. I would like to make this
years raffle better than ever and if that is the case maybe the
word will spread that NH-1's Corn Roast is back and better
that ever. We will also be changing the format a little where
the raffle will be held at the conclusion of the skills events.
Please remember that this year's Corn Roast is ONLY a
little over four (4) months away. I will make available, at
the April 19th meeting, a letter from me on letterhead that
you can bring with you as you visit the businesses.
and PLEASE email me jovan.cc @verizon.net or call me
to let me know which businesses you will contact in order
to save duplication of effort and to avoid stepping on toes.
I will coordinate this effort with the membership.
Thanks in advance;
Russ Young
President NH-1
Business
Location
Subject: Fwd: 2004 New England Ride for Kids presentation request
Stuart,
The Ride for Kids® is an annual motorcycle event held in
twenty-nine cities across the country to raise money for
the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United
States. The PBTFUS is the largest funding agency in the
world for pediatric brain tumor research, outside of the
U.S. government. Since the first Ride for Kids® event in
1984, motorcyclists have raised over 23 million dollars to
fight pediatric brain tumors, the most deadly of all
childhood cancers.
Contact
AAA of Nashua:
Exit 8
Robyn Nelson
Wal-Mart:
Amherst, NH
Any manager
Nashua Harley-Davidson; Merrimack, NH Brandi Hamel
Best Ford/Cycle:
Nashua, NH
Rich Howland
Goodales Bike Shop: Nashua, NH
Ron; Lucie or Brad
Hannaford's of Nashua: Nashua Mall
Ted McCue
Pep Boy's:
Amherst St, Nashua
Deon Victor
Hooter's of Nashua Spitbrook Road
Lisa Barbary
Motorcycle's of Manchester Willow Street
RJ's Motorsports Amherst St,Nashua
Roger
Jamin Motorsports: Main St, Nashua
Jimmy
Sport Loft
Amherst St, Merrimack
Scott Axelson
Pib 30
Tyngsboro, Ma
Bill Lafferty
Polaris of Nashua DW Highway
Joe or Dan
Wizard Cycles
Broad St, Nashua
Mike
Hudson Cycle Center Hudson, NH
Rick
Chili's of Nashua
DW Highway
Shawn
Big Toy Consignment Amherst St, Nashua
David
Jon's Cycle Barn Wilton, NH
Jon Sargent
Captains Corner
Nashua, NH
Don Davidson
Manchester Harley-Davidson Manch.
Steve Irons
Nault's Honda
Manchester
Brian Burris
Dave please send this out as well, Thanks!!
Here is an update of the vendors/businesses that have
been selected by members:
Nashua Harley-Davidson
Best Ford/Cycle Center
RJ'S Motorsport
Jamin Motorsports
Pub 30
Chili's, South Nashua
Jon's Cycle Barn
Captain's Corner
Manchester Harley-Davidson
Wal-Mart, Bedford
VIP Auto, Bedford
Stop & Shop, Bedford
BAE Systems, Nashua
Again there are still plenty to choose from as well as any
other NOT on the list. Remember the donated item need
NOT be MC related. Thanks to those members who have
sent the info to me.
This year's New England Ride for Kids®, which will be
escorted by state and local police, will be held on August
15. It will start at the Wal-Mart in North Oxford (exit 10
off the Mass. Pike), and end at Mt. Holyoke College in
South Hadley.
The amount of money that is raised at this year's New
England Ride for Kids® to fight pediatric brain tumors
will be directly related to the number of motorcyclists
who participate.
As the visitation coordinator, it is my responsibility to
coordinate the presentations for the New England Ride for
Kids® to motorcycle groups, clubs and chapters. It is in
this regard that I am writing to you today.
I would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to give a
Ride for Kids® presentation to your group in the very
near future. The presentation is only 10 minutes long, and
includes a 5 minute video. To show the video,
I will need the use of a TV and a VCR. If these are not
available at the location that you hold your meetings, I
would be happy to bring my own TV and VCR with me.
Some groups hold their meetings at places where it
would not be practical for me to show the video, such as
restaurants. If this is the case, I would be happy to give
the presentation without showing the video.
If you would prefer that I not give a presentation to your
group, I would be happy to mail some flyers to you to
distribute to your members at your next meeting. Just let
me know your mailing address, and the number of flyers
you’d like me to send.
Please contact me by e-mail at: hblad1@comcast.net, or
call me collect at (781) 961-4684. I look forward to
hearing from you, and would like to
thank you very much for your consideration.
Sincerely,
David S. Odess
Visitation Coordinator
New England Ride for Kids®
hblad1@comcast.net
www.ride4kids.org
Subject: I wish you could know
I wish you could know what it is like to search a burning
bedroom for trapped children at 3 AM, flames rolling above
your head, your palms and knees burning as you crawl, the
floor sagging under your weight as the kitchen below you
burns.
I wish you could comprehend a wife's horror at 6 in the
morning as I check her husband of 40 years for a pulse and
find none. I start CPR anyway, hoping to bring him back,
knowing intuitively it is too late. But wanting his wife and
family to know everything possible was done to try to save his
life.
I wish you knew the unique smell of burning insulation, the
taste of soot-filled mucus, the feeling of intense heat through
your turnout gear, the sound of flames crackling, the eeriness
of being able to see absolutely nothing in dense smokesensations that I've become too familiar with.
I wish you could read my mind as I respond to a building
fire "Is this false alarm or a working fire? How is the
building constructed? What hazards await me? Is anyone
trapped?" Or to call a medical call, "What is wrong with
the patient? Is it minor or life-threatening? Is the caller
really in distress or is he waiting for us with a 2x4 or a
gun?"
I wish you could be in the emergency room as a doctor
pronounces dead the beautiful five-year old girl that I
have been trying to save during the past 25 minutes.
Who will never go on her first date or say the words,
"I love you Mommy" again.
I wish you could know the frustration I feel in the cab of
the engine, squad, or my personal vehicle, with my foot
pressing down hard on the pedal, my arm tugging again
and again at the air horn chain, as you fail to yield the
right-of-way at an intersection or in traffic.
When you need us however, your first comment upon our
arrival will be, "It took you forever to get here!"
I wish you could know my thoughts as I help extricate a
girl of teenage years from the remains of her automobile.
"What if this was my daughter, sister, my girlfriend or a
friend? What were her parents reaction going to be when
they opened the door to find a police officer with hat in
hand?"
I wish you could know how it feels to walk in the back
door and greet my parents and family, not having the
heart to tell them that I nearly did not come back from the
last call.
I wish you could know how it feels dispatching officers,
firefighters, Paramedics and EMT's out and when we call
for them and our heart drops because no one answers back
or to hear a bone chilling 911 call of a child or wife
needing assistance.
I wish you could feel the hurt as people verbally, and
sometimes physically, abuse us or belittle what I do, or as
they express their attitudes of "It will never happen to me.
I wish you could realize the physical, emotional and
mental drain or missed meals, lost sleep and forgone
social activities, in addition to all the tragedy my eyes
have seen
I wish you could know the brotherhood and selfsatisfaction of helping save a life or preserving someone's
property, or being able to be there in time of crisis, or
creating order from total chaos.
I wish you could understand what it feels like to have a
little boy tugging at your arm and asking, "Is Mommy
okay?" Not even being able to look in his eyes without
tears from your own and not knowing what to say.
Or to have to hold back a long time friend who watches
his buddy having CPR done on him as they take him way
in the Medic Unit. You know all along he did not have his
seat belt on. A sensation that I have become too familiar
with.
Unless you have lived with this kind of life, you will
never truly understand or appreciate who I am, we are, or
what our job really means to us...I wish you could though.
APPRECIATE AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL EMS
WORKERS, 911 DISPATCHERS, FIREFIGHTERS, and
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN YOUR AREA.
ONE DAY THEY'LL PROBABLY BE SAVING YOUR
PROPERTY OR YOUR OWN LIFE.
WHEN YOU SEE THEM COMING WITH LIGHTS
FLASHING, MOVE OUT OF THE WAY QUICKLY,
THEN PRAY FOR THEM.
Blue Knights NH 1
PO. Box 1313
Hillsboro, NH 03244