In memory
A police officer in a neighboring city was killed last week while making backup for another officer on a routine traffic stop. The other officer pulled over a car for a minor traffic offense and was talking to the driver. As Officer Holly approached the car, a passenger in the front seat got out and shot him before he had a chance to react. As the killer fled, the original officer shot and wounded him. He's now in custody charged with first degree murder.
Officer Holly graduated a few classes ahead of me in the academy and was only 24 years old. My wife hates hearing about this kind of thing but it's a reality in this line of work and helps remind me to be extra cautious.
At his funeral service, his mother related a conversation she had with her fallen son a few months earlier. She asked him why he wanted to be a police officer when it was such a dangerous job. He replied, "Mom, I do this job so that you won't have to."
I never met Tony but when I saw the motorcade of police officers leading the funeral procession, I felt like I was watching an old friend pass by. He was known for his kindness, humor, dedication, and honor. I can't imagine the grief and anguish felt by his family and friends.
A school principal and former police officer posted a great comment in a local newspaper addressed to citizens being pulled over by police.
posted by Officer Gary @ 10:17 AM
10 comments
10 Comments:
Rest in peace, Officer Holly.
That's a very sad story.
Policemen and firemen -most of us out here don't have a clue about the risks they take daily. Yes, an individual's chances of having something bad happen in the line of duty is very low, statistically (a comfort to their loved ones), but the thing is, the possibility is always there, which is not something you can say about many other jobs, outside the military.
And none of those other jobs (outside the military) give anything like the much daily service to the public that they do.
I remember, after 9-11, I walked by the fire station in my town and there were piles of flowers outside.
So sad. Too many young lives cut short for no reason - police, firefighters - military - gangs... Stay safe.
Very touching, Gary.......Please be careful and safe. We Love you.
Gary,
This was great tribute. Remember to be safe and alot of us pray for you.
Kim and Fernando
That was a great tribute to Officer Holly. Be safe out there!
The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .
Police Officer Anthony Jon Holly
http://www.odmp.org/officer.php?oid=18716
oh how horrible. i am so very sorry. i don't envy your wife...it must be so hard to see you go each day. stay safe!
Sorry to hear about your fellow officer. Nice to know that the perp got caught and I hope he gets a good thrashing.
Sorry to hear about this... I don't think my nerves could stand if my husband was a Policeman. Kudos for all you do, but it's tough out there! Stay safe.
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