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Dedicated to Fallen Mounted Officer
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Dedicated to Fallen Mounted Officer
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The Officer:
I am the top
half of a mounted patrol team,
Working from horseback, a fulfillment of dreams.
My horse, my
steed, just as in the days of old,
Together we ride, for together we're bold.
Every muscle I
feel, as we both work as one,
For it's you underneath me, that makes this job fun.
Although there
are days when you give me some attitude,
From you I will gather, all of my fortitude.
We enforce the
laws and meet people, all of the day through,
And when we're greeted by others, the one they speak to is you!
You help a
cop's image, in a positive way,
An Officer on horse back, we'll help save the day.
For our Maker,
he gave you the strength from above,
Together we'll ride, together, in love."
Our ride for
now is over, it's the close of the day,
You nicker so softly, as I bring you your hay.
The Mount:
I
am the bottom half of this God fearing crew,
The love from my partner, will help see us through.
I
was born to run wild, leave the danger that's near,
But the strength on my back, says I've nothing to fear.
I
feel your hands and your legs, they help as you guide,
It's your strength that sustains me, when I could run and hide.
Your
spurs sometimes tickle, you use them to nudge,
Sometimes I sure need them, because I won't budge.
The
children, they see us, they squeal with delight,
An Officer on horseback, what a beautiful sight!
When
I am on duty, I'm not allowed to eat,
But just look at that grass, it's just under my feet.
No
one can describe it, this partnership and team,
We'll work as one forever, I'll feel you in my dreams.
The
ride for now is over, the tack is recounted,
I'll rest till that time, we again will work mounted.
By
Phil West
Mounted Officer
Used with Special
Permission of the Author
Copyright © 1998 - All Rights Reserved
and may not be duplicated without permission
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Senior Deputy Whitney was struck broadside in an un-marked patrol vehicle while on duty. The suspect had traveled through a controlled intersection during a power outage without regard to other traffic present. The individual who struck and killed Lisa was found guilty of Felony Vehicular Manslaughter while under the influence of methamphetamine (speed). February 17, 2000 - Ms. Pittman received the maximum possible sentence, 8+5 = 13 years. The additional five years was an enhancement. She is now a 2 striker, she must do 85% of the time, and then 4 years of parole. She will be housed at Chowchilla State Prison. |
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