Thank You to Two Veteran's Inparticular

It is Veteran's Day 2012 and I wanted to say THANK YOU to all our Vet's and ALL the United States MILITARY, both whom have served and are serving and have giving the ULTIMATE SACRIFICE of their LIVES!

May we NEVER FORGET, NEVER!

On this day I could recognize my Dad, Father-in-Law, my oldest son Josh and several friends, however I just wanted to mention quickly two men whom served our Nation on two fronts;
First, both served (at different times) in The military as protectors of our Nation abroad.
Second, both served as protectors of our Communities as Law Enforcement Officers.

The first is Barry Trombley:  I met Barry at the Lake Worth Police Dept after he returned from serving in the Army.  Barry was big, loud and opinionated - I took to him immediately!  Through Barry I began to appreciate and love the men and women of our Armed Forces.  After working, watching and listening to him I realized I had missed a great opportunity to serve my country when I got out of school.  Barry was one of the best street cops I have ever met and had a heart as big as he was.

Next is Wayne Smith:  I met Wayne shortly after coming to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.  We worked together on the afternoon shift, and soon became close.  Wayne used to back me up a lot at work and to this day (both of us retired), Wayne still "has my back"!  He is a true Decorated Hero and loyal to this Nation and me.

I couldn't write about all whom served, but I just had to mention these two.  If it wasn't for both of them, I might not of made it to write this...

To the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, I love you and am honored to have known some of you.

Be Blessed today my friEND's to the end
ernie