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Post by johna2231 on Jul 2, 2012 20:36:51 GMT -6
Well, I had to have a very good quality presentable shave this past Saturday for a sad reason. A week ago a fellow Officer on Denver PD but killed in the line of duty. Officer Selena Hollis was 32 years old and a single mother of a 12 year old daughter. She was gunned down by a gang member in city park.
The whole department was in mourning. I got up early to prepare my Class A uniform so that I could look my best. Boots polished as perfect as I could get 'em. Uniform with every medal I've received in my "whole" 5 years on the job -- I never wear 'em other wise. Everything as perfect as I could get it.
For the shave I went with my most reliable: Gem OCMM, brand new TP PTFE blade, Trumpers Sandalwood Cream, Thayer's Super Witch Hazel, and Krampert's Finest Bay Rum. I put on a little Tebac to help kill the stench of later in the day -- it got up to 100 degrees. I really didn't mean for this to be a shave of the day but just wanted to share what I picked out for the "best of the best" so to speak, for this occasion.
The out pouring of support by the community was something to behold. I am humbled.
Thanks for being my friends. You're appreciated!
John
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ShadowsDad
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Post by ShadowsDad on Jul 2, 2012 22:05:37 GMT -6
John that's always sad to hear about. What a shame for all involved, but my heart breaks for the child.
Was a family member able to take the daughter in at least?
I hope the doer was caught and shot while resisting/escaping, whatever, in order to save court costs and an early release. No I didn't just write that.
On another note... remember, an alum block also blocks odor from developing. It's magical and a block lasts close to forever if it isn't dropped. Just rub it on moist skin or a few drops of water on the block makes the magic happen (rubbed on the skin). It's found in some stores as "crystal" deodorant, has no scent, just prevents unwanted scent. It's also found in shave shops too. I find West Coast Shaving to have a generic block for cheap. If I shop there I throw one into the shopping cart just because.
Edit: It's Potassium Alum that you want, not the Aluminum alum.
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Post by RocketMan on Jul 2, 2012 22:41:28 GMT -6
The killing of a Police Officer must be a very serious thing for you and your family as well as many in Denver. Thank you for sharing your SOTD for such an important event.
My best wishes for you and the officers in the Denver Police Dept during the next months. Hopefully both the force and the people of Denver can use this tragic event towards healing and community building rather than creating fear and uncertainty.
be well and be safe
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Jul 3, 2012 14:38:58 GMT -6
I somehow missed hearing about this, I'm sorry to hear the thin blue line got a little thinner John. In my 33 years I've been to far too many of them...
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Post by wchnu on Jul 3, 2012 19:05:13 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about this. Thank you for sharing with us.
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Post by lloyd on Jul 4, 2012 9:05:45 GMT -6
My condolences to all concerned...and prayers for her family.... and respect, gratitude and admiration for all Police Officers....
Thanks for sharing...
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Post by johna2231 on Jul 4, 2012 9:55:07 GMT -6
Thank you all. Have a happy and enjoyable 4th with your families. Life can be short.
John
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