I just returned from the funeral service of the 4 officers killed on duty last Saturday here in Oakland, Ca. I'm not sure how much you guys know about it around the county. All I can say is I'm returning with a heavy heart and still carry alot of sympathy.
Lemme also say that in a previous thread about police I mentioned something about the police and that it doesn't require anymore than a high school diploma. I take back everything about the stupid comment I made and apologize to anyone I've offended. (including some police friends of mine)
I couldn't believe the out pouring of grief and respect I saw from citizens around the Bay Area and the state. Sure the state politicians made their appearances and speeches, (Schwarzenegger, Feinstien, and state attorney and former Oakland mayor Jerry Brown). But I think the real beauty came from the citizens from Oakland and around the Bay who came together today to mourn the 4 officers. I think we can all say Oakland isn't what the media portrays it to be. And it showed today. I can also speak for it since I did lived there for 3 years before moving elsewhere around the Bay Area.
What struck me the most and will forever stay with me was the massive support of police officers from all around the country. I saw several units officers from Minneapolis, Phillidelphia, South Carolnina, New York, Connecticut, Arizona, and even officers from the Candian Mounties. They all came to pay their respects. To be quite honest, it was beautiful. The Oracle Arerna was filled to capacity that there was even spill over that attended into the McAffee Colusium to view on the jumbo tron.
I know it will take a long time if at all to heal what has happened. And being the realist I am, I know even a devistating incident like this may not change what happens in the bad sides of the city. But alteast for one day it touching to see everyon come together for this sad day.
Lemme also say that in a previous thread about police I mentioned something about the police and that it doesn't require anymore than a high school diploma. I take back everything about the stupid comment I made and apologize to anyone I've offended. (including some police friends of mine)
I couldn't believe the out pouring of grief and respect I saw from citizens around the Bay Area and the state. Sure the state politicians made their appearances and speeches, (Schwarzenegger, Feinstien, and state attorney and former Oakland mayor Jerry Brown). But I think the real beauty came from the citizens from Oakland and around the Bay who came together today to mourn the 4 officers. I think we can all say Oakland isn't what the media portrays it to be. And it showed today. I can also speak for it since I did lived there for 3 years before moving elsewhere around the Bay Area.
What struck me the most and will forever stay with me was the massive support of police officers from all around the country. I saw several units officers from Minneapolis, Phillidelphia, South Carolnina, New York, Connecticut, Arizona, and even officers from the Candian Mounties. They all came to pay their respects. To be quite honest, it was beautiful. The Oracle Arerna was filled to capacity that there was even spill over that attended into the McAffee Colusium to view on the jumbo tron.
I know it will take a long time if at all to heal what has happened. And being the realist I am, I know even a devistating incident like this may not change what happens in the bad sides of the city. But alteast for one day it touching to see everyon come together for this sad day.
