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A policeman's Christmas

By Tricia Cole

At 5amCT on Christmas morning, my husband won't get to put on a Santa suit and hand out gifts to his children. Instead, he will get up, put on his uniform, and go to work as a police officer. This is only one of the many sacrifices our family has made for his job.

He has missed many family gatherings, church services, meals together, and our child's ball games because of his job. No amount of money can compensate for the sacrifices that are made to do his job. He knew the salary, which is a far cry from $50,000 as some seem to think, and the sacrifices that would be required when he took this job. However, he chose to make these sacrifices to perform a service that he truly loves.

So this holiday season as you are safe, healthy, and enjoying time with your family, please take a moment to remember all the police officers, soldiers, firefighters, EMT workers, nurses, doctors, and many others who are away from their families at this time because . . . duty calls.

Sincerely,
A Police officer's Wife --Tricia Cole




This story was posted on 2013-12-21 06:44:56
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