Dear Jack:
Those of us who remain, your family, friends, FBI associates
and law-enforcement across the country know that you are looking over us as one
more year passes.
Many of us believe that you are still the same strong,
dedicated, committed and quintessential police officer, then FBI Agent, that
you were in 1975. It comforts us
to keep that memory alive, especially those who knew you personally, that you
are ageless and possess an omniscient awareness. As a devoted family man you
are no doubt proud to watch over your family and grandchildren.
Today is January 12, 2017, the day you would have turned
seventy and within eight days—mere hours, we will know whether justice
continues. No matter how it turns out, you know we never stopped trying.
We are grateful to have a guardian angel, a brother in arms,
as those in Blue face grave challenges from a growing segment of society that has
little respect for those who willingly place themselves in harms way to
protect, serve and enforce the laws of this nation.
As you undoubtedly know, you, Ron and all the FBI Service Martyrs
are honored every year with a memorial service. And as an ongoing reminder to
all FBI employees and visitors, each office displays the names and photos of
those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Your legacy will never be forgotten.
We collectively pray that January 20th will pass
and we can close this difficult chapter with the understanding that at least
justice has been served.
Jack, please continue to look after us and keep those
willing to serve from harms way.
“In the Spirit…
Ed
