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 […]
The Dash…of Life
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 […]
The Detective Producer
“Damn! I knew this wasn’t right! But she said it was cool.” My Warrant Squad days. Det. Sonny Archer, me, and Det. Sgt. Dennis Bootle execute a warrant: Detective Vincent Romeo died […]
In Their Shoes
There is no sunlight in a casket. As Det. Joseph Lemm laid in his casket no sun shined upon his gold shield, nor the medals he earned, as a cop…as a war veteran. […]
Our K 9 Service Veterans
When the sign says, POLICE DOGS DO NOT ENTER, well, you just don’t enter without an escort. That’s just your basic survival mechanism talking. So I called inside by phone. P […]
