May ~ 2013

National Police Week Special Edition

Page 2 ~ Wives Behind the Badge ~

Table of Contents Moment of Silence ….3

President’s Corner ….4

History of Police Week …. 5

2013 Police Week Events ….6

50 Top LE Social Media . . . . 7

Facebook Fan of the Month . . . . 8

Auxiliary Highlight….9

Auxiliary Police Week Events…10

Volunteer Walk of Fame …. 11

Hero of The Month …. 12

Chad Perry Tribute …. 13

Community Hero Award …. 14

WBTB Forums/Big Sister of the Month …. 15

Forums Member Testimonial …. 16

Forums Member Recipes …. 17

Member’s Celebrations …. 18-20

Staff Feature …. 21

HALOS …. 22-82, 86-87

Arbor Day Foundation . . . . 83-85

Blue Line Kids …. 88-90

Families Behind the Badge ..91

WBTB Stores ….92-95

Blue Lights Specials….98

Police Week Word Search….99

Sponsor Thank You….100

Happy Mother’s Day….101

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Please take a moment of silence in remembrance of those that have gone before us.

Agent Mayra Ramirez-Barreto

Correctional Officer Eliezer Colo’n-Claussells

Police Officer Kevin Tonn

Trooper Michael Stagle

Sergeant Rick Riggenbach

Police Officer William Michael McGary

Sergeant Patrick Divers

Police Officer Patricia A. “Patty” Parete

Deputy Sheriff Billy Ray Grimsley

Public Safety Officer Keith Lawrence

Police Officer Michael Crain

Detective Jeremiah McKay

Detective Christopher Simpson

Police Officer Josh Lynaugh

Senior Officer Specialist Eric Williams

Sergeant Loran “Butch” Baker

Detective Elizabeth Butler

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati

Sergeant Gary Morales

Corporal Terry Johnson

Master Trooper Junius A. Walker

Village Public Safety Officer Thomas O. Madole

Police Chief Randy Boykin

Executive Director Tom Clements

Sergeant Gilbert Cortez

Director Larry Johnson

Trooper James Sauter

Trooper Tage Toll

Correctional Officer Brandon Kountz

Sheriff Eugene Crum

Detective Eric Smith

Deputy Sheriff Robert “Bob” Paris

K9 Maxo

K9 Koda

K9 Kody

K9 Ape

K9 Mattie

One Family, One Vision, One Badge

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I am very proud to introduce the Board of

Directors of Wives Behind the Badge.

Each board member and officer

volunteers their time to manage and run

the day to day and overall operations of

the organization. We have a diverse

group located across the nation. The

principle roles of President and Vice

President remain in California where

WBTB’s corporate offices are.

These dedicated women work around the

clock to ensure support and develop

programs that benefit the law enforce-

ment family community.

THANK YOU for your service ladies!

I encourage you to visit our website for

more information and background of our

board members.

www.wivesbehindthebadge.org

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October 1, 1962, President John F

Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726,

declaring May 15 as National Police

Officers Memorial Day and the week

in which the 15th falls, National Po-

lice Week. This week, set apart to

honor those who have made the ulti-

mate sacrifice in the line of duty, and

those who still proudly stand that

thin blue line, is one honor, of appre-

ciation and of reflection.

In 1994, President Bill Clinton

amended the law, so that flags at the

US Capitol and all federal govern-

ment buildings were to be flown half -

staff in remembrance of our fallen of-

ficers.

In 1981, National Secretary of the

Fraternal Order of Police made a mo-

tion to sponsor a National Peace Of-

ficer’s Memorial Service. The organi-

zation voted in favor, and it has since

evolved into what is now known as

National Police Week.

The first National Police Week was

held in Washington DC on May 15,

1982. Only 125 people attended.

The following year, on the eve of the

memorial service, 10 widows attended

the service, and after a few more

meetings, Concerns of Police

Survivors Inc, was formed.

Wives Behind the Badge is hon-

ored to participate in National

Police Week in Washington DC,

attending the candlelight vigil,

and having a booth set up in

Tent

City.

Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is look-ing forward to an-other amazing expe-rience at National Police Week 2013. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclama-tion which designat-ed May 15th as Peace Officers Memori-al Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and supporters from around the world converge on Washington, DC to partici-pate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ul-timate sacrifice.

Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. is proud to have many members from across the country attending this year's Police Week, and will have a table in "Tent City" all three days. Come down to "Tent City" to purchase WBTB merchandise to support our amazing programs, show

your WBTB pride, meet up with fel-low WBTB-ers and LEOs from across the world, and have a great time.

This year's Police Week will feature:

Tuesday, May 7 - Annual Blue Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Sunday, May 12 - Washington Na-tionals Police Memorial Night

Monday, May 13 - 25th Annual Can-dlelight Vigil, "Tent City" activities (Day 1)

Tuesday, May 14 - National Police Survivors Conference (Day 1)

11th Annual Honor Guard Competi-tion, 19th Annual Emerald Society & Pipe Band March and Service, "Tent City" activities (Day 2)

Wednesday, May 15 - 32nd Annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service, "Tent City" activities (Day 3)

Thursday, May 16 - National Police Survivors Conference (Day 2)

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Social media has changed the way

the we receive and share news, sto-

ries, pictures and more. It doesn’t

matter if you use Facebook, Twitter,

LinkedIn or another media outlet,

news has never been more readily

available at our fingertips. Social

media has also become a wondrous tool for our law enforce-

ment agencies to get news and alerts out in their areas, that

is in returned shared in the blink of an eye, giving immedi-

ate exposure to thousands. By providing and requesting in-

formation through these outlets, the public is not only in-

formed in a timely manner, but tips are received to help

break a case open. Agencies are also able to share public

service announcements that help keep the public safe.

To find out which police agencies ranked in the top 50 Most

Friendly Social Media Police Departments, the staff at

MPHProgramsList.com evaluated the social media traffic

of the 100 largest cities by population. To find out where

your department ranks in the top 50, and to see the break-

down of each social media outlet, please check out

http://mphprogramslist.com/50-most-social-media-friendly-

police-departments/

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If you would like more in-

formation about how to

join Allison and the

The Tennessee Auxiliary

was our 4th auxiliary to

bring Wives Behind the

Badge to the local and

state level.

Auxiliary Director Allison

Kent and her team of vol-

unteers are working to

bring local support by

hosting spirit nights, par-

ticipating in National Po-

lice Week and National

Tell a Police Officer

“Thank You” Day,

and by hosting other

fundraisers and

events.

Tennessee Auxiliary,

please check out our Fa-

cebook Page or email:

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Auxiliary Highlight

#4 Tennessee

Michigan

May 18, 2013 9:00 am -2:00 pm

1st Annual Larry Nehasil 5K Run

Location: Larry Nehasil Park

Livonia, Michigan

Nevada

May 4, 2013 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Silver State Peace Officers

Parade

Location: Virginia City, Nevada

North Dakota

May 15, 2013/1:00pm

Police Week Ceremony

Location State Capitol, Bismark, North Dakota

Arizona

May 4, 2013/10:00 am - 5:00 pm

West End Fair~ Meet and Greet ~ Fingerprinting

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

May 11, 2013 8:00 am–5:00 pm

1st Annual Cochise CO Sheriff’s Charity Ride

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

May 18, 2013/10:00am– 4:00pm

Cope & Kids Baseball Game

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

Florida

May 5, 2013/7:00 am

3rd Annual Partners For Life Police Appreciation Run

Location: N Straub Park

St Petersburg, Florida

Indiana

May 15, 2013/5:30-9:00 PM

Chili’s Pepper Partner Program

Location: Chili’s Restaurant

38th and 465

Indianapolis, Indiana

Oklahoma

May 3, 2013/8:00 pm

Candle Light Vigil with Tulsa PD

Location: Tulsa Police Memorial

May 4, 2013/ 10:00 am

Police Week with Tulsa FOP

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma

May 10, 2013/2:00 pm

Cleet Graduation

Location: Ada, Oklahoma

Texas

May 16, 2013/ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Peace Officer Appreciation by Stu-dents

Location: Shamrock, Texas

May 17, 2013/ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Peace Officer Appreciation by Stu-dents

Location: Wheeler, TX

Auxiliary Events

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Colorado ~ Laura~ AD

Indiana ~ Jennifer ~ Volunteer

Texas ~ Peggy ~ Critical Incident Liaison

West Virginia ~ Michelle ~ AD

Left: Jennifer ~ Texas Auxiliary Director

Santa Shield Director

Media Team

Right: Jamie ~ Alabama Auxiliary Volunteer

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Wives Behind the Badge

Inc. is pleased to present

our Heroes of the Month.

They show honor and

courage as they protect

and serve their commu-

nities. Thank you to all

of our heroes!

Congratulations to one of

our heroes hailing from

Mississippi on receiving the

“Favorite Instructor”

Award. It is through great

training and leadership

that our officers stay safe

on the streets. We are

thankful to this officer’s

dedication to his students

and congratulate him on a

job well done.

Oklahoma said goodbye to a true hero of the thin blue

line on Monday, April 15, 2013. Words can never con-

vey the pain the heart feels when the watch of one of

our warriors comes to and end. In the case of Chad

Peery it is a story of tragedy to triumph to a final fare-

well. Melissa Littles of the Police Wife Life, and Wives

Behind the Badge partner shared a heartfelt tribute

that tells Chad’s story and tells the story of the man

and the officer he was.

In Feb, 2011, Oklahoma City Police Officer Chad Peery was off duty, enjoying a basketball game with his family at a local restau-rant. Knowing he was an officer, employees asked him to help es-cort three belligerent patrons from the establishment. When Of-ficer Peery attempted to escort the men out, they brutally beat him. One holding him, one beating him, one holding patrons back from helping him. They knew he was an officer. Officer Peery was left paralyzed from the beating. His attackers subsequently were all charged and sentenced in the attack. For the past two years Chad has worked tire-lessly in his recovery efforts. He began to regain some use of his arms, as well as his legs. He never gave up. During his recovery he was dedicated to re-maining involved in Oklahoma City and other local communi-ties, working on efforts for others, despite his own needs. He also remained a dedicated single father to his four children. Officer Peery's family rallied be-side him in his recovery and healing. Just two months ago, while

receiving an award in front of the entire audience at an OKC Thunder game he stood on his own two feet. Likewise, he was able to dance with assistance with his sister at her wedding. He was making incredible strides in his recovery and even returned to work with the OCPD in their Cyber Crimes division. On Sunday, April 14, 2013, at approximately 5:30pm, the van in which Chad and his children were passengers, driven by his care-taker, sustained a blown tire, causing the vehicle to veer and roll several times, ejecting Chad and several of his children from the vehicle. Chad suffered critical injuries. All other occupants received injuries as well. Today, Monday, April 15, 2013, Officer Chad Peery succumbed to his injuries. Even in death, he continues to give by way of organ donation so that others may live. I cannot find the words to describe all that Chad contributed to those of us while he was with us. He was called to protect and serve, he was dedicated to helping those in need. He was a loving son, father, brother and friend to all who met him. Even in his toughest times, he was seen with a smile on his face. Determined. Driven. Dedicated. Honorable. Compassionate. Funny. Loving. Faithful. That is how Chad lived. He will forever remain a hero in our hearts. May all his OCPD and other blue brothers and sisters be dedicated to remembering the way he lived his life, and never allow his children to forget the legacy he made for himself. May we all remember his contributions forever. May we never take for granted the footprints he gave us to learn by.

Rest easy on heaven's streets Officer Chad Peery. You've done your time in hell. Job well done Sir. Job well done. The Police Wife Life TPWL© Melissa Littles

Photo by permission of

T under Pics

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Community Hero Award

Our Auxiliary programs are

participating in a search for your

state’s community heroes. If you

know of a LEO who you would

like to nominate as a hero in your

state, please email your state’s

auxiliary.

Qualifications:

LEO who has gone above and beyond the parameters of their job to make his community a better place

Nominations must include officer's name, department he works for, description of what makes them a community hero

Anyone can nominate someone. Entries should be submitted either on the fan page or to the auxiliary email

Nominating must end on July 1

Once all nominations are received, they will be mailed to the WBTB BOD in one complete package for the BOD to vote on.

The state auxiliary will have no say in the winner, thus ensuring a completely un-biased contest

The BOD will select a winner from the submissions and inform the state director

The state director will send their winner and his/her information to correspondence so that a write up and graphic can be made to be shared on the auxiliaries fan page.

Winner will be presented with a plaque from the auxiliary

and be entered for the opportunity to be named Wives

Behind the Badge’s National Community Hero.

Participating Auxiliaries

Arizona

Central California

Florida

Kansas

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

New Jersey

North Carolina

North Dakota

Oklahoma

Oregon

Texas

Washington

West Virginia

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Our online support forums offer

friendship, support,

understanding, and

entertainment to

spouses and signifi-

cant others of police

officers. Our mem-

bers span the United

States, Canada, Europe, and

Australia, and combine to make

one incredibly unique sister-

hood. Membership is always

free!

Forums Staff Brandi (B.Ober):

Forums Director

Jessie: Forums Administrator

Mendi: Members Liaison and Chaplain

Stacy (Sweet Stacy): Member

Services Coordinator

Moderators

pamedic954 - Anne b.ober- Brandi

cb_wifetoonefinedeputy- Cindy JeannineNJ35 - Jeannine

Fiona - Michelle DeAnna - DeAnna izzy1977 - Elizabeth

I was looking for a support group back in 2009 after my husband was in a serious car accident. To talk to people that actually un-derstood what I’ve gone through. I wanted to find a place that I could go to and talk to ladies that “get it”. After some searching, I had found WBTB, but didn’t register until the summer of 2010. I re-ally wish I would have registered back then, but life happens. After snooping around the forum, I realized what a breath of fresh air it was! It was almost a weight lifted off my shoulders! To be able to chat with other ladies that understood what I’ve gone through was such a relief. I have gained so many friends and I’m grateful for WBTB for bringing me such lovely ladies in my life. I knew later on that I wanted to be a part of WBTB on a volunteer level. I was asked to be a Big Sister and I was thrilled and hon-ored! I meant the world to me to be able to meet and greet the new ladies when they first registered. I remember what it was like when I first got my Big Sister Welcome Letter and a friend request from my Big Sister, Sam. It sounds funny, but to feel accepted, felt won-derful. To know that there were so many others that felt like how I did was just nice. Now, I was able to do the same for my Little Sis-ters. I am now a Moderator and Co-Big Sister Coordinator. How cool is that?! I am now assigning Little Sisters to their new Big Sisters! It’s so nice to know that I am helping such a wonderful organization. If it wasn’t for WBTB, I would never have met such wonderful, funny and beautiful ladies! Yes, we are there for each other if there is an injury or LODD. But we also have our fair share of laughs and sometimes, that’s needed for us ladies that watch our husbands put on a uniform and duty belt every day. The forum is our time to relax, to cry, to laugh and to just have some fun.

Submitted by Fiona ~ Big Sister Coordinator & WBTB Moderator~

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Paleo: Chicken with Lemon, Oil and Garlic

Lemon, Oil and Garlic Dressing

(makes enough for about 3lbs of chicken or fish)

Juice of 2 or 2 1/2 lemons (6 or 7 tablespoons)

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

4 cloves garlic, cut into medium dice

1 teaspoon dried oregano, sticks removed, crushed until powdery

1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and salt. Mix well. It can be made up to 3 days ahead

of time and left refrigerated until needed. If the lemons are too acidic, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water.

Chicken

1 chicken, 3 pounds, cut up into pieces (can use chicken breasts, legs or whole chicken)

Preheat broiler. Rinse chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. In a medium-sized baking pan,

place the chicken pieces skin side down. Brush with one-third of the dressing over the chicken pieces.

Broil the chicken for about 15 minutes on one side. Turn over the chicken pieces, and broil until the juices run clear

when the thigh and breasts are pierced with a fork, another 15 minutes. Baste chicken every 10 minutes with the re-

maining dressing and pan drippings. Transfer chicken to a platter and serve with your favorite veggies.

For a whole roasted chicken variation:

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Prepare as directed above, but substitute whole chicken for pieces. Roast chicken on middle rack,

basting every 20 minutes with remaining dressing for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, or until instant-read thermometer inserted into

thigh reads 180ºF and juice run clear.

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Each month we like to cele-brate with our Wives Behind the Badge Forums members. From birthdays and anniver-saries to new babies and grad-uations, to celebrating how many years they’ve been a part of our forums, we are ex-cited to be able to share in those happiest of occasions.

6 years

Jackie

4 years

Lori7075

3 years

SweetStacy

2 years

Cait

Mjpinkie

1 year

911 Kit

Crys2b21

Eleanor1978

Jenniferl

jerseygirl

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May 14th—Kim, New York Auxiliary Director

May 22nd—tbuck2211—Forums Member

May 24th—Ellie, Utah Auxiliary Director

Eleanor1978—Forums Member

Mrs934—Forums Member

May 27th— Amanda, Connecticut Auxiliary Director

May 29th—Sherie, Mississippi Auxiliary Director

May 30th—WCSODeputy Wife—Forums Member

MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEER BIRTHDAYS

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Parker Sanchez, joined Wives Behind the Badge in 2010, becoming the

director for the New Jersey

Auxiliary in 2011 along with joining the state staff by becoming the

National Events Coordinator.

She has had the opportunity to attend the groundbreaking of the National Law En-

forcement Museum in October of 2010, rep-resented Wives Behind the Badge at Nation-al Police Week , running the booth in Tent City in 2012, and created and danced in a

“Dancing With Our Heroes” a Dancing With the Stars style competition, pairing LEOs with professional ballroom dancers. This

event raised over $5000 for WBTB.

Parker has been married to her husband Pablo, a Sergeant with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, Division of Correc-

tions for 9 years and is expecting their first child, a daughter, in May during National

Police Week.

Parker is a professional ballroom dancer, and instructor as well as a competitor. With her partner she competes in the American

Smooth Division, made up of Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and Viennese Waltz.

Wives Behind the Badge HALOS program has spent its years hon-

oring our fallen officers as well as their families by sending out

condolence cards and words of support to the survivors. Each card

has the contact information of one of our volunteers through out

the country that are ready and willing to spring into action should

that family need anything. These volunteers are made up of our fo-

rum members, state auxiliary chapters volunteers and they are our

HALOS Angels. Our angels play a huge role in or program and are

there to provide any type of support or assistance needed whether it's

a shoulder to cry on, help with household chores while the family pre-

pares to lay their loved ones to rest, home cooked meals, or a hand

to hold through the rough road ahead. has spent its years honoring

Through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, for each year of service a tree is planted in one of the nationally endangered and protected forests in honor of a fallen officer killed in the line of duty. Our vision is that no family faces these situations alone. Since our partnership with Arbor Day began in August 2012, we have partnered to plant over 1,000 trees in honor of fallen officers. We plan to continue with this giving back green program so that no fallen officer will ever be forgotten and their legacy will live on for others to remem-ber each time they enter a national forest.

The program is supported through donations and sponsorship. If you would like to assist us in our continued efforts to memorialize our fallen, please visit our website at www.wivesbehindthebadge.org or email donate@wivesbehindthebadge.org. Please remember to include HALOS Memorial Trees in your correspond-ence. Thank you.

Gallatin National Forest is home to a rare, vibrant wildlife population that includes grizzly bears, gray wolves, bald eagles and the Canada lynx, and the forest also provides fresh drinking water and soil protection through much Montana.

But devastating wildfires have put this treasured natural resource in jeopardy. Fires burned through hundreds of thousands of acres, destroying millions of trees. In an ongoing effort to restore the beauty and splendor of this forest, contributions through the Arbor Day Foundation's Trees in Memory and Trees in Celebration cam-paigns are supporting the planting of lodgepole pine, Douglasfir and Engelmann spruce trees in damaged ar-eas. To help heal recent devastation, the Foundation is also restoring hundreds of acres of conifer forest lost in the Big Creek Fire that burned 12,000 acres in 2006. Tucked away in far Northwest Florida, the 209,000 acres of Blackwater sits nearby two of the area's premiere beach destinations - Pensacola Beach and Destin - and is actually a major contributor to what so many tour-ists travel to see. The Blackwater River flows through the forest, which serves as a filter for the watershed, as it makes its way south before reaching the Gulf of Mexico and depositing much of the beautiful white sand this area is famous for. That same white sand can be found from the source of the Blackwater in southern Al-abama and all along its winding shores through Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties in Florida before empty-ing into Escambia Bay and eventually the Gulf.

Blackwater River State Forest holds several distinctions which makes it a unique natural resource. This forest is the largest state forest in Florida. It is the central piece to the largest remaining contiguous tract of longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem in the world. It also is one of the most diverse habitats with more than 100 species of plants and animals to be found on a quarter of an acre. Home to rebounding populations of red cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises and Florida black bears, this ecosystem is one of a kind but once was the dominant landscape throughout the Southeast.

Sandhill Crane - Photo by Tom Friedel

Tucked away in far Northwest Florida, the 209,000 acres of Blackwater sits nearby two of the area's premiere beach destinations - Pensacola Beach and Destin - and is actually a major contributor to what so many tour-ists travel to see. The Blackwater River flows through the forest, which serves as a filter for the watershed, as it makes its way south before reaching the Gulf of Mexico and depositing much of the beautiful white sand this area is famous for. That same white sand can be found from the source of the Blackwater in southern Al-abama and all along its winding shores through Okaloosa and Santa Rosa counties in Florida before empty-ing into Escambia Bay and eventually the Gulf.

The forest is the protector of this waterway and has been for eons. Site specific forest management, sound land protection and habitat restoration will ensure it remains so for many years to come. In 2012, the Florida Forest Service plans to plant more than 2,000 acres - more than 1.5 million trees - of pines to help protect and replenish this forest and maintain its standing as one of the most important and pure forests in the region.

Trees in Memory

WE HONOR OUR FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES WITH THE GIFT OF TREES.

Inside:

The Arbor Day Foundation has received a donation In Memory of (Honoree Name Here)

As a tribute, (X Number) trees will be planted and registered in the Gallatin National Forest. This memorial was given by Wives Behind the Badge, Inc.

With thoughts of comfort, peace, and caring, these trees will be a living monument to your loved one.

Trees planted through 9/24/12 were planted in Shasta Trinity National Forest in California

Trees planted after 9/24/12 have been planted in Gallatin National Forest in Montana

In June 2013, we will start to plant the trees in Superior National Forest in Minnesota

If you ever need to look up an officer’s name, you can also reference our online registry at an-ytime. Here is the link:http://www.arborday.org/join/tictim/registryBrowser.cfm

HALOS STAFF

Amanda Pekarek

halos@wivesbehindthebadge.org

Jessica Rice

eastcoastlo@wivesbehindthebadge.org

Jennifer Montey ~ Memorials

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For those of you subscribed to the WBTB newsletter, you might have noticed it has been ex-panded and is now bringing you lots of exciting news, features, and activities. One of the many wonderful updates includes a BLK section. In this section we will be doing lots of fun activities. One of these activities includes showcasing our school honor roll students. So, if your child has made their school honor roll, you can email me a copy of their report card/mid-term, and it will be showcased in the following month’s newsletter. To insure continued safe-ty, of our kids, I will black out all personal information, with the exception of their first name, age/grade, and state. If there is any other information you would prefer not be shown, just let me know. We would also like to add birthday celebrations, which will not only include their first name, state, and birthday, but will also include any birthday note you might want to share with them, in the newsletter. We share birthday greetings on the BLK forums, and the BLK Face-book page. BLK is about our kids; special events in their lives, their accomplishments, activities they par-ticipate in, and more, and we want help them celebrate these things. We also love to see what our kids are up to. So, if they have a special event, if they receive an award, are in-volved in an activity, we would love to know about it, and share it in the newsletter, on the BLK forums, and/or BLK Facebook page. We would also love to have some fun pictures, or an-ything else you’d like to share. All submissions can be sent to bluelinekids@wivesbehindthebadge.organd should be sent by the 20th of the month, to be included in the following month’s newsletter. Please be sure to include their name, age, description, and state, along with a note giving us permission to use your submission. If it is a professional picture, please include a release from the photogra-pher.

If your child, age 9 to 17, is not a member of our forums, they can join by filling out the mem-ber verification application located athttp://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/our-work/blue-line-kids/.

If they are the appropriate age, to join Facebook, they can also become fans of our BLK page

at www.facebook.com/bluelinekids.

Kathy Everman,

Blue Like Kids Program Director

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When Arkansas

Auxiliary Director Niki Tallent heard of a young Ohio boy facing a long medi-

cal journey, and the fact that he wanted to be a police

officer when he grew up, she didn’t hesitate, but reached

out nationwide to the WBTB Auxiliaries to help

bring a smile to his face and make his dream come true with

police memorabilia.

JJ is 4 years old and fighting an inoperable brain

tumor, as well as pleuropulmonary blastoma (lung cancer).

While neither of his parents are law enforcement

officers, in JJ’s heart, he is an officer. Agencies stepped up to help make his dream a reality and JJ received his very own police shirt, badge, handcuffs and other police items, along

with a letter let-ting him know that he was an

honorary officer for a

department.

WBTB is happy to help make this Blue Line

Kid’s dream come true.

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Junior Officers

(left) Cali age 7

(Right) William age 6

Cali and William are the Blue

Line Kids of a MD officer and

are looking forward to joining

the thin blue line one day.

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For those of you subscribed to the WBTB newsletter, you might have noticed it has been expanded and is now bringing you lots of exciting news, features, and activities. One of the many wonderful updates includes a FBTB section. This section will include lots of great information, activities, an-nouncements, and more. FBTB is about our families; special events in our lives (birthdays, anniversaries, new babies, weddings, etc.), accomplishments, family activities, and more. We want to help celebrate these with you, and your family. So, if your family has had a special event, gone on a fun vacation, participated in an event, or a family member received a special award and/or achievement we would love to know about it, and share it in the newsletter, on the FBTB forums, and/or FBTB Facebook page. We would also love to have some fun pictures, or anything else you’d like to share. All submissions can be sent to familiesbehindthebadge@wivesbehindthebadge.org, and should be sent by the 20th of the month, to be included in the following month’s newsletter. Please be sure to include names, description, and state, along with a note giving us permission to use your submis-sion. If it is a professional picture, please include a release from the photographer.

If you are not a member, of our forums, join by visiting, http://www.wivesbehindthebadge.org/forums/forum.php, and filling out a member application. You can also become a fan of our FBTB page at www.facebook.com/familiesbehindthebadge.

Kathy Everman

Families Behind the Badge Program Director

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WBTB is proud to bring

you are newest store items,

just in time for Police

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by purchasing one of our

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For the fourth consecutive year, we are accepting donations for a wreath at the National Law En-

forcement Officers’ Memorial. Like last year, our wreath will be deliv-

ered and displayed for National Police Week at the Memorial and will be

there for the candlelight vigil.

Please donate today and help us hon-or every officer who has given every-thing they had to protect everything we have. Our wreath will be ordered through the NLEOMF to ensure any proceeds directly benefit the fund.

Thank you for your support!

WBTB, FBTB and BLK Bracelets

$5

Men’s Police

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$20

Ladies Police

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Members Business Directory Avon

Distributor: Juli McCoy

jmccoy@greatercc.org

Blue Line Cosmetic

Distributor: Amanda Pekarek

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Chloe's Barkery Gourmet Pet Treats

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Christine's Impressions

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It Works!

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Members Business Directory Jirley's Treats for Canines

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Origami Owl

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Scentsy

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Send Out Cards

Distributor: Sarah Weemhoff

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Members Business Directory

Shaklee!

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Thirty One Bags

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ViSalus

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If you are a LEO or LEOW that

offers goods or services from a home

based business and would like to be in-

cluded in our directory, please send

your business information to us at

newsletter@wivesbehindthebadge.org.

A P P R E C I A T I O N R S Y

C B J N L P X U Y W U E E R T

K A U H O I F Y A T C S M O U

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APPRECIATION

BADGE

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CANDLELIGHT

CITY

DEDICATION

DUTY

FUN

HONOR

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MEMORIAL

OFFICERS

POLICE

REFLECTION

REMEMBRANCE

SACRIFICE

SERVICE

SURVIVORS

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UNITY

VIGIL

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POLICE WEEK

LEO mothers come in different varieties. Sometimes they are the mother of an officer who daily sees that

small child that she once held, now stepping in to hold others. Sometimes they are the wife of an officer and

mother to his children who daily sees her best friend and soul mate providing not just for her family, but provid-ing security for those in the community as well. Some-

times she IS the officer, out on the streets protecting and serving others as she does her own children. But they are all Law Enforcement Mothers, a mother whose heart knows no bounds, whose strength comes from within and whose courage is endless. May all of our mothers have a wonderful and happy Mother’s Day.