Tuesday; May 13
Today is a special day for me. While the official Law Enforcement Memorial Day is May 15, the Law Enforcement Candlelight Vigil is traditionally held on the evening of May 13. It is true that people from all around the country honor the Law Enforcement Community on the 15th – and many people gather in our nation’s capital to mark the event – it is in the quiet somberness that I find the most heartfelt emotion. People gather together on the National Mall to hear a roll call of the names of our heroes and light candles in unison to remember the sacrifice these officers made for their community. Standing there with thousands of friends, families and fans of these often unsung heroes fills my heart with joy and my soul with sadness. Every once in a while, I will hear the name of someone connected to me, but even if they are all strangers to me, there is a relationship. I have been blessed to have a connection to the police world for thirty years now and sometimes I lose my momentum and, for me, that is why May 13th is so important. It reminds me of the opportunity I have to – at least in some small way – make an impact.
Do you have a special connection to a group of people? Have you developed your unique talents in a way that helps others when they need them the most? If you have, are you growing weary and wondering if you are making a difference? If you find yourself wandering from your focus, what can you do to get it back? Many of us do what we do – not for a paycheck or even the payback – but because we have a passion for the cause. Is it time to revive your mission? If so, what will give you the inertia to make it happen?
Think About It!