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Archive for May 7, 2009

Rise and Shine

photo courtesy of www.apoliticalblog.com

photo courtesy of www.apoliticalblog.com

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was the keynote speaker at the 10th Annual Public Safety & Community Appreciation Breakfast on May 5th at the Radisson Hotel. Turns out this former NBA star is both down to earth and downright funny. But it wasn’t all laughs on this morning, as Northern California fallen heroes were honored with their families in attendance.

As I looked around the room at all these officers in uniform, I was reminded they are also regular people – regular people who put their fear (emotion) aside in place of courage (action) every single day of their lives. And at this thoughtful, compassionate ode to law enforcement and public safety, we were all asked to look out for one another in our everyday lives, hopefully willing to walk through our fears and help a stranger in need if and when the ocassion arises.

In a world so full of tragic consequences, we seem more likely these days to shy away from stepping in when help is needed. But I think that’s just what we need to do ~ Be willing to get involved. Because it truly makes a difference – and not just in one person’s life. We all learn by observing those around us… And we either see heroes. Or we don’t.

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