250th Happy Meal

[BrianE]

Faulkner, you're a good man. Too bad there's not more like you in the business... well none around my parts anyway. Around here they'd splash you with slush.

I ran out of gas one night and I was 2 min from the state police barracks, it was pouring rain and cold. A cop drove by, I flagged him down and asked for a ride to the gas station 10 miles up the road. He said no, but he'd call a tow truck... well I walked the 10 miles on the wooded stretch in that rain to get a gas can full of gas, then hiked back. Suuuuuucked...

 

[jimmib]

I really enjoyed reading about your happy meal log....I was a volunteer fireman in a small community for many years and got to know many of the deputies and state patrolmen in my area...in all those years I only met two that I didn't like and most of them are a credit to their force...I think that LE is one of the hardest jobs there is....my hat is off to you

 

[4011]

Sir your not a Dude as said before. Your a fine upstanding Law enforcement officer. I salute you and the others like you that are doing a thankless job. This young man you just helped May come to the office and apply for a job soon. I hope he does. Your making a difference in your county. Thank you, will look again to see who gets the next meal.

 

[wilkoi]

Happy meal, happy child, happy LEO.

 

[the ringo kid]

This more than proves that Father Flanagan still lives.

The actual Father Flanagan:

Bless you for being such an outstanding human.

 

[M29since14]

I didn't see your thread until now. What can I say... except "Good job!"

 

[coltle6920]

They don't necessarily walk a beat like the old days but a lot of them are your neighbors.You just don't know it.

You can tell a lot about an officer or person by the way they confront you.You'll know whether or not to keep your mouth shut or engage in a conversation real quick.

 

[rcnixon]

"No man is so tall so tall as when he stoops to help a child." - A. Lincoln

Deputy, thank you for all of those who couldn't or didn't say it. You're a good man.

Russ

 

[NMPinNYC]

Well done.

 

[snowman]

As is the case with a few other posters, for some strange reason I've missed this thread all this time. I'm very pleased that I ran across it this morning.

Let me join the others in saluting you, sir, for being a light in your area. Our everyday encounters with other individuals are not insignificant; they can change lives. In your position that can happen considerably more often, perhaps, than for the rest of us. Bless you for seeing the opportunities and seizing them for good.

Grace and peace,
Andy




P.S. I've wondered from time to time how your neighbor's widow is getting along. I'm sure your help has blessed her also.

 

[Faulkner]

P.S. I've wondered from time to time how your neighbor's widow is getting along. I'm sure your help has blessed her also.

She is doing well, thanks for asking. I may just write up an update on that thread later this week.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

I might be biased. But, the public would actually be amazed if they knew the good unsung things that law enforcement officers do on a daily basis.

I had a Sgt. once that bought a bike for a needy child each Christmas and swore us all to secrecy. His reason? He didn't want any child to grow up in need like he did. It would usually be some child that we had encountered on a call during the Christmas season. Santa would leave the bike on the porch and no one was ever the wiser.

Another deputy I worked with, started a Christmastime motorcycle ride "Toy Run". It has been going on for over 15 years now and has blossomed into a huge event that provides hundreds & hundreds of gifts for underpriviledged kids.

These are just a few.......

Good work, Faulkner!

 

[sipowicz]

Good going! In San Francisco they would bring you up on child abuses charges.

 

[Vegetaman]

Fantastic. Keep up the good work, sir!

 

[P&R Fan]

You, Sir are a Gentleman.
I have had some experiences like that. I'm a Private Investigator. A few years ago I was conducting a surveillance late at night on Christmas Eve. When it was over I was driving home. Stopped at a light and a Woman waved to me from the curb. Rolled down the window and she asked of I could give her a ride across town. It was probably below zero and she had a skimpy coat on. I said " sure, hop in" .
On the way she told me her hard luck story, complete with a dysfunctional family. We pulled up to her apartment, and I just felt like God had put me there, at that time. She went on and on, and I looked at her and said " it's Christmas, here, I'll bet you can use this, and handed her all the money I had, a 20 dollar bill. She looked at me, paused, and burst into tears. Gave me a BIG hug. Thanked me profusely and ran in the building.

Somehow, I think she may have been an angel.
Guess someday, I' ll find out.
Jim

 

[Mule Packer]

Faulkner, it was darn refreshing to read your "Happy Meal" posts. I get so sick and tired of reading posts where some bozo gets a burr under his saddle and tries to do a little LEO bashing.

If the truth be known, I'll bet we've got quite a few in the law enforcement field who have a similar attitude as you. It's great hearing stories like this. You guys are truly the "unsung heroes." Thanks for brightening the day for me.

 

[Rastoff]

I just saw this too. Sir, you are a man among men. I only hope there are other police officers reading this and taking notes.

 

[Mydogmax]

You are an extraordinary person. Stay safe.

 

[BC38]

I'll add my thanks, well done, and God bless you to all the others.

As a grade school child I was also taught that the LEO is my friend. Anybody remember the "Officer Friendly" program? You sir are all of that and more.

 

[nolimecalcare]

"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."

— Albert Schweitzer