August 21, 2005

Officers Fall in the Line of Duty in Albuquerque

A man suspected of killing three other people has been arrested in the shooting deaths of Officers Richard Smith and Michael King in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 18. Both of them leave behind a wife and children.

It's easy to take our police for granted. We grumble about getting ticketed for speeding and we make the usual jokes about graft and donuts. Still, at the end of the day, these men (and women) in uniform take on the dangers of the streets and sometimes pay the ultimate price. Here's hoping their families and friends know how much their sacrifice is appreciated.

(The link to the article has information about a fund for the families. Chris at Lucky Dawg News has also set up a fund if you are interested in contributing.)

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