Thanks to C.O.s!
Thanks to C.O.s!
I've been watching a National Geographic Explorer called, Surviving Maximum Security. To echo Richard Pryor, "Thank God for prisons!" And Thank God for those of you who work in them and do your best. You perform an amazing service for all of us.
EarthDog
:D Yes, EarthDog I agree. We need to give a BIG THANK YOU to our fellow Spyderco Bro, DAYWALKER. He sees it DAILY. :eek: :spyder:
:) DAYWALKER "THANK YOU" for your awsome services! :D :cool: :spyder:
GOD BLESS :)
:) DAYWALKER "THANK YOU" for your awsome services! :D :cool: :spyder:
GOD BLESS :)
ISAIAH 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They will mount up on wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
Mahalo EarthDog and raven,EarthDog wrote:I've been watching a National Geographic Explorer called, Surviving Maximum Security. To echo Richard Pryor, "Thank God for prisons!" And Thank God for those of you who work in them and do your best. You perform an amazing service for all of us.
Thank you for those kind words. Believe me, "Thank you" is a word we hear more from the incarcerated than the admin!
God bless and thanks again. :cool:
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JimD and other COs, my apologies. I didn't mean to leave you out. DAYWALKER was the only CO I was aware of.:D A Very BIG AND VERY APPRECIATED "THANK YOU"! :) :cool: :spyder:
ISAIAH 40:31 But those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; They will mount up on wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
No-one can choose your mountain or tell you when to climb... It's yours alone to challenge at your own pace and time.
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Great thread. These guys stand on the wall for us every day, and from reading some of thier posts the inmates are only one of the many sources of stress they face.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Chad, Jim and all the other CO's; I have the greatest respect for the work you're doing :D .
They can't pay you enough !!!!!!!
They can't pay you enough !!!!!!!
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MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE SPYDEREDGE!!!
VERY PROUD OWNER OF A CALY III/SE #043 :D
....AND A FG(PARA) MILITARY/SE IN CPMD2(thanx Sal)
...I would love to have one in full SpyderEdge:p
I add my gratitude as well. You can say about your lives what few men can, the world would be a far worse place in your absence.
Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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"I twisted the knife until I heard his heart-strings sing."
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- Theodore Roosevelt
"I twisted the knife until I heard his heart-strings sing."
- Jim Bowie concerning Maj. Norris Wright
They are perhaps the most important and underappreciated part of the CJ system.
There aren't many who could do that job and not many in that category who would.
Imagine being locked away with all those who make headlines for heinous crimes and while outnumbered to boot. A lot of them (convicts) feel they don't have anything to loose anyway... so why not attack a CO? If you're not constantly on guard something bad will happen to you. This is why some of the members vent here. Imagine being continually concerned for your saftey for an entire shift, not able to relax for even a minute, and then be expected to return to a "normal" state of mind as upon clocking out. That is impossible. When they report to work their mindset is probably the same as soldiers and marines at war. Stress is a constant reality.
We owe DW and JIMD a continual great big pat on the back.
There aren't many who could do that job and not many in that category who would.
Imagine being locked away with all those who make headlines for heinous crimes and while outnumbered to boot. A lot of them (convicts) feel they don't have anything to loose anyway... so why not attack a CO? If you're not constantly on guard something bad will happen to you. This is why some of the members vent here. Imagine being continually concerned for your saftey for an entire shift, not able to relax for even a minute, and then be expected to return to a "normal" state of mind as upon clocking out. That is impossible. When they report to work their mindset is probably the same as soldiers and marines at war. Stress is a constant reality.
We owe DW and JIMD a continual great big pat on the back.
Aloha sgt.,sgt wrote:They are perhaps the most important and underappreciated part of the CJ system.
There aren't many who could do that job and not many in that category who would.
Imagine being locked away with all those who make headlines for heinous crimes and while outnumbered to boot. A lot of them (convicts) feel they don't have anything to loose anyway... so why not attack a CO? If you're not constantly on guard something bad will happen to you. This is why some of the members vent here. Imagine being continually concerned for your saftey for an entire shift, not able to relax for even a minute, and then be expected to return to a "normal" state of mind as upon clocking out. That is impossible. When they report to work their mindset is probably the same as soldiers and marines at war. Stress is a constant reality.
We owe DW and JIMD a continual great big pat on the back.
Man ya hit it dead on my friend! Not only do we have to be concerned for our own personal safety, but for the safety of other staff, and yes, inmates as well. Please everyone, do not forget SimonG! He is a ranking CO after all! ]kidding![/size]
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I have to add my appreciation to Daywalker and the others who work in what they themselves call ****. It's a job that I can't imagine doing day in and day out, and one that I certainly give them credit for doing. It takes a very special person to do it. Thanks to you all, and God bless you! :)
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"If you cut us, do we not bleed?" - Mr. Croup
Thank you!
I want to send out my thanks and admiration for you who go through "****" everyday to keep the bad guys in line. It's a tough job, keep safe you guys.
God Bless You All!
God Bless You All!
Sarge, I want to thank you for doing the job you do, as well! Stay safe!sgt wrote: Imagine being continually concerned for your saftey for an entire shift, not able to relax for even a minute, and then be expected to return to a "normal" state of mind as upon clocking out. That is impossible. When they report to work their mindset is probably the same as soldiers and marines at war. Stress is a constant reality.
We owe DW and JIMD a continual great big pat on the back.
The first thing I do in the morning when getting dressed is to strap on my stab vest. That always reminds me that I'm gearing up for war. Nothing more, nothing less.
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If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, by all means, please stand in front of them!
As often regarded as the "forgotten" arm of the Criminal Justice System, I would also like to express my appreciation at the thanks and good wishes offered here. :cool:
Having just safely got home from 14 hours in "****", where I was caused more trouble by admin, than I was the prisoners, it's heartening to know that it all does not go completely un-noticed.
Having just safely got home from 14 hours in "****", where I was caused more trouble by admin, than I was the prisoners, it's heartening to know that it all does not go completely un-noticed.
"From this day to the ending of the world, we in it shall be remembered; we happy few; we band of brothers...for he who today sheds his blood with me shall be my brother." -Henry V
"......and he that has no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36
"......and he that has no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36
Man... And I thought I had a tough job traveling as much as I do.... My prayers go out to all of you guys that walk the halls... Thanks for doing what you do.... I could not imagine the scum and hate that you all see... Keep the chin up, and the left foot in front of the right... You guys rock......
Yes, we see much scum and hate. On top of that, we have to put up with the inmates, as well! :p :DWoody wrote:Thanks for doing what you do.... I could not imagine the scum and hate that you all see...
Thanks for the kudos, my friend!
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"...We few, we happy few...we band of brothers...For whoever sheds his blood with me today shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare
If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, by all means, please stand in front of them!
So true..............unfortunately so true! :mad:Jimd wrote:Yes, we see much scum and hate. On top of that, we have to put up with the inmates, as well! :p :D
"From this day to the ending of the world, we in it shall be remembered; we happy few; we band of brothers...for he who today sheds his blood with me shall be my brother." -Henry V
"......and he that has no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36
"......and he that has no sword, let him sell his cloak and buy one." - Luke 22:36