Friday; December 2

Our community is in for a change beginning this weekend. Outgoing Sheriff Tim Cameron is stepping away from county law enforcement and incoming Sheriff Steve Hall takes over the reins of the Sheriff’s Office. It has been my pleasure to get to know these two men over the last few years and the one thing that stands out to me is how much they care about the people of St. Mary’s County. They have made it their life’s work to protect and serve their neighbors. The job is not easy, but they have been willing to make the sacrifice so that they can leave a legacy for others to follow. This weekend, we wish Sheriff Cameron good luck as he heads to Wyoming and Sheriff Hall best wishes as he moves into the corner office.

I realize that this may seem like a rather localized thought to those of us in Southern Maryland, but honestly, this transition is a reminder for all of us – no matter where we live. You see, if we truly care about our community, we will be willing to get involved in making it safer and better. Whether we are involved in local law enforcement, politics, education, church work, business and industry – or whatever else – by caring about our community, we will leave our own type of heritage. When we want the best for those around us, we will leave our neighborhoods better than we found them. I don’t care how we make our living, let’s leave a legacy that reminds people just how much we care about them!

Think About It!

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