When police knock on doors, it is seldom good news for those inside. I know; I knocked on doors. Easter 1981, NYC Transit Police Officer William Martin enjoyed dinner with his family. […]
Minesweepers of the Subway
Subway Guards to Police Professionals
Following my essays, you know my dad patrolled New York subways from 1931 to 1965. I was a Transit cop from 1966 to 1992. In researching those olden, but not-so-golden days, I […]
A Bullet’s Impact
The bullet hit the brass button on officer Melchiona’s hat—driving that button into his brain. PBA delegate Henry Melchiona sat in Donovan’s Pub with Brother Transit cops Joe Corcoran and Patty McDonald. […]
Sex Beneath the Surface.
It’s been ten years since Feb 2015 when I published this essay on my sunny side blog, Leebythesea. I thought I’d republish it here as well since it is more appropriate for […]
The Barrage on Blue
Human beings. Some are honored as the epitome of compassion as they dedicate their lives to the service of healing humankind. Others are honored…but not so much…as they dedicate their lives and […]
Blood and Brotherhood
When the bloodied and ashen cop walked onto the train, the passengers screamed. She had eight months on the job, a cop working her subterranean beat…under the city of New York. Very […]
They Suit Up and Serve
Blasted from us. She was among the few, the brave. She was a Marine, a cop. She raised her hand and swore to defend America, she raised her hand and swore […]
The Dash…of Life
The train’s motorman released the control handle, hydraulic brakes froze the wheels but the train hurtled on. Tombstones carry a dash between date of birth and date of death: Jan 1, 1955-Feb […]
Subway Savvy
They had me fooled…a little bit. I had them fooled…a lot. Recent news reports speak of the dangers of sleeping in the subway. There were comments in the newspapers, radio and TV […]
Epitaphs…Our Own
Det. Vincent Romeo was buried yesterday. See previous post: https://wherethesundontshine.net/2016/01/27/the-detective-producer/ When I attended his wake and spoke with his family and friends I saw floral sprays that were reflective of Vinnie’s career in […]
Wherethesundontshine.net 