Moody Center
Our Prayers and Appreciation for APD
RECEIVED Thu., Jan. 24, 2008
Dear Editor,
Our mornings usually start off the typical American way. Shut off the alarm, drag out of bed, and get that coffee down.
Not so on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
At about 6am, we awoke to an explosion. We heard three more booms, each accompanied by flashes of light bright as the sun.
”Gun shots!! Hit the floor!!”
My boyfriend called 911 as I crawled to the hallway away from the windows.
He looked out the front door and said: “The SWAT team’s at Canada’s house! They’re finally gonna get the bastard!”
We went together outside to witness what the Montopolis neighborhood has been praying for: shutting down the most active crack dealer in town! The armored SWAT tank was there, the fully geared officers, and an EMS truck was on standby. The house was totally lit up inside, and officers were searching the perimeter. As we watched, a SWAT commander was headed our way. I could hear him on the phone reporting to headquarters that a bust was just executed using flash grenades and to expect calls reporting shots fired.
The commander introduced himself and explained to us what was going on. As we listened, I noticed he was wearing a wedding ring! As the commander walked away to return to the scene, we thanked him multiple times for what he was doing.
I know this brave officer has a wife at home, and possibly children, praying for his safe return each day. Most likely the majority of our brave Austin Police officers, who put their lives on the line for us each day, have spouses and children. So, on behalf of all concerned citizens, I wish to thank the brave APD officers who help make our streets safer.
Our prayers and appreciation are with you always!
Our mornings usually start off the typical American way. Shut off the alarm, drag out of bed, and get that coffee down.
Not so on Tuesday, Jan. 22.
At about 6am, we awoke to an explosion. We heard three more booms, each accompanied by flashes of light bright as the sun.
”Gun shots!! Hit the floor!!”
My boyfriend called 911 as I crawled to the hallway away from the windows.
He looked out the front door and said: “The SWAT team’s at Canada’s house! They’re finally gonna get the bastard!”
We went together outside to witness what the Montopolis neighborhood has been praying for: shutting down the most active crack dealer in town! The armored SWAT tank was there, the fully geared officers, and an EMS truck was on standby. The house was totally lit up inside, and officers were searching the perimeter. As we watched, a SWAT commander was headed our way. I could hear him on the phone reporting to headquarters that a bust was just executed using flash grenades and to expect calls reporting shots fired.
The commander introduced himself and explained to us what was going on. As we listened, I noticed he was wearing a wedding ring! As the commander walked away to return to the scene, we thanked him multiple times for what he was doing.
I know this brave officer has a wife at home, and possibly children, praying for his safe return each day. Most likely the majority of our brave Austin Police officers, who put their lives on the line for us each day, have spouses and children. So, on behalf of all concerned citizens, I wish to thank the brave APD officers who help make our streets safer.
Our prayers and appreciation are with you always!
Donna E. Giles