Dallas Police Department Graduation

**SunKneeMarie** · 06-29-2007

This is kind of a look at me thread... but really it's more of a look at my son in law thread!

Wes (my stepdaughter's husband of 7 weeks) just graduated today from the Dallas Police Academy. We went to the graduation this afternoon in downtown Dallas. I forgot to bring the camera, so I'm waiting for Ashley to upload and send me her pictures. (Which means there may never be pictures, but I'm hoping.

)

Wes's whole family was there, plus Ashley's mom and the 5 of us... and a room full of hollering babies, it seemed. When Miss G started to get fussy, Mike and I took her out and then took turns watching her in the back room behind the auditorium, while the other one stayed in the seats to feed Michael contraband Cheeze-its

. I guess not everyone knew where the exits were.

It was a nice ceremony. The police chief was there, as was the newly elected Dallas Mayor in one of his first "official" capacities, being as he just took office on Monday. Some new councilmember as well. And the local news teams, so those in North Texas watch the news at 10:00 and see if you see a story on the academy graduation. They're referring to them as the "best and brightest class" in the history of the academy.

Just wanted to say we're very proud of Wes and this accomplishment.

myhappyplace2 · 06-29-2007

Char, Congrats to all. It takes a special person to be a policeman and a supportive family to get him through the rough days.

jamesblonde · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

This is kind of a look at me thread... but really it's more of a look at my son in law thread!

Wes (my stepdaughter's husband of 7 weeks) just graduated today from the Dallas Police Academy. We went to the graduation this afternoon in downtown Dallas. I forgot to bring the camera, so I'm waiting for Ashley to upload and send me her pictures. (Which means there may never be pictures, but I'm hoping.

)

Wes's whole family was there, plus Ashley's mom and the 5 of us... and a room full of hollering babies, it seemed. When Miss G started to get fussy, Mike and I took her out and then took turns watching her in the back room behind the auditorium, while the other one stayed in the seats to feed Michael contraband Cheeze-its

. I guess not everyone knew where the exits were.

It was a nice ceremony. The police chief was there, as was the newly elected Dallas Mayor in one of his first "official" capacities, being as he just took office on Monday. Some new councilmember as well. And the local news teams, so those in North Texas watch the news at 10:00 and see if you see a story on the academy graduation. They're referring to them as the "best and brightest class" in the history of the academy.

Just wanted to say we're very proud of Wes and this accomplishment.

Congratulations Wes!!!!

jamesblonde · 06-29-2007

Oh, not to steal from your thread, but I have to add this. Seems as good a place as any. Our next door neighbor, who is currently the chief of police of our town, just got a new job as the chief of police in the port of (biggest city in WA). She called today to see if she can use us as character witnesses. Bwaaaahhaaahhaaaa. Phew, that was funny. Sorry Char..........back to Wes.

monte · 06-29-2007

Very cool

since I'm not partying tonight and just lounging around the house knitting, I will make sure I look for it on the news. I've got ch.5 on right now but nothing about it.
Congrats

**SunKneeMarie** · 06-29-2007

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Originally Posted by monte

Very cool

since I'm not partying tonight and just lounging around the house knitting, I will make sure I look for it on the news. I've got ch.5 on right now but nothing about it.
Congrats

Yeah, he'll be protecting you!!!

I couldn't tell which news team it was... I didn't even know til one of the speakers made reference to it being important enough to put on the news...

I have the utmost respect for Wes and what he's doing... although there is a side of me that is scared to death....

Cosmo · 06-29-2007

Monte needs "protection"

Quote:

Originally Posted by SunKneeMarie

Yeah, he'll be protecting you!!!

I couldn't tell which news team it was... I didn't even know til one of the speakers made reference to it being important enough to put on the news...

I have the utmost respect for Wes and what he's doing... although there is a side of me that is scared to death....

TAPPY · 06-29-2007

Congrats, I know you are proud (I would be scared to )

mastequilapf · 06-29-2007

Congrats!

Much respect to him! He will serve with honor!

BonnyW · 06-29-2007

Very cool for him.... He is realizing his dream. He probably wouldn't be happy doing anything else.

The job is probably more risky than some, but not as risky as others. But, as a parent....I would be proud of him and scared for him too.

Jacko · 06-29-2007

Woohoo Wes! You guys rock!

alwaysmissinpdc · 06-29-2007

Congrats to Wes!

A lot of pride is in order and a little fear is not out of order, but there ARE riskier jobs. I'm sure Wes will serve well and have a very successful law enforcement career.

bufante · 06-30-2007

Congrats to him and tell him to be safe!

MWC · 06-30-2007

No pix?
I'm sure I'm not alone in admitting that I LOVE seeing a man in uniform!

Otherwise, a big congrats! Thank him for taking on such an awesome responsibility for his fellow citizens!

**SunKneeMarie** · 06-30-2007

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Originally Posted by MWC

No pix?
I'm sure I'm not alone in admitting that I LOVE seeing a man in uniform!

Otherwise, a big congrats! Thank him for taking on such an awesome responsibility for his fellow citizens!

Wes sent some pics! But he didn't label them so I don't know who he's with in the pics:

I do know this is Wes getting his certificate from the Dallas Chief of Police:

I do know this is the entire graduating class (Wes is top row,5th from the left):

I don't know who this is with Wes, but I'm guessing it's his training officer:

I do know this is his dad pinning a pin to his shirt (and I do know that his dad used to be a police officer years ago in Garland):

And I do know this is Wes with his dad in front of a portrait...but I don't know who the portrait is... and it has to be somebody of some significance to them, because in another pic it has been photographed by itself:

06-29-2007	#1 (permalink)
SunKneeMarie character encapsulator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 25,395	Dallas Police Department Graduation This is kind of a look at me thread... but really it's more of a look at my son in law thread! Wes (my stepdaughter's husband of 7 weeks) just graduated today from the Dallas Police Academy. We went to the graduation this afternoon in downtown Dallas. I forgot to bring the camera, so I'm waiting for Ashley to upload and send me her pictures. (Which means there may never be pictures, but I'm hoping. ) Wes's whole family was there, plus Ashley's mom and the 5 of us... and a room full of hollering babies, it seemed. When Miss G started to get fussy, Mike and I took her out and then took turns watching her in the back room behind the auditorium, while the other one stayed in the seats to feed Michael contraband Cheeze-its . I guess not everyone knew where the exits were. It was a nice ceremony. The police chief was there, as was the newly elected Dallas Mayor in one of his first "official" capacities, being as he just took office on Monday. Some new councilmember as well. And the local news teams, so those in North Texas watch the news at 10:00 and see if you see a story on the academy graduation. They're referring to them as the "best and brightest class" in the history of the academy. Just wanted to say we're very proud of Wes and this accomplishment.

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06-29-2007	#2 (permalink)
myhappyplace2 añejo Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The big D with some other kool peeps> Posts: 2,705	Char, Congrats to all. It takes a special person to be a policeman and a supportive family to get him through the rough days.

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jamesblonde No longer an intern Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Seattle Posts: 7,440	Oh, not to steal from your thread, but I have to add this. Seems as good a place as any. Our next door neighbor, who is currently the chief of police of our town, just got a new job as the chief of police in the port of (biggest city in WA). She called today to see if she can use us as character witnesses. Bwaaaahhaaahhaaaa. Phew, that was funny. Sorry Char..........back to Wes.

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monte añejo Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: dallas Posts: 11,871	Very cool since I'm not partying tonight and just lounging around the house knitting, I will make sure I look for it on the news. I've got ch.5 on right now but nothing about it. Congrats

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TAPPY Weeziana peep Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 14,622	Congrats, I know you are proud (I would be scared to )

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mastequilapf Un Hombre Legendario Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,902	Congrats! Much respect to him! He will serve with honor!

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BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 8,152	Very cool for him.... He is realizing his dream. He probably wouldn't be happy doing anything else. The job is probably more risky than some, but not as risky as others. But, as a parent....I would be proud of him and scared for him too.

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Jacko añejo Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 17,095	Woohoo Wes! You guys rock!

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alwaysmissinpdc añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: burbs north of Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 3,197	Congrats to Wes! A lot of pride is in order and a little fear is not out of order, but there ARE riskier jobs. I'm sure Wes will serve well and have a very successful law enforcement career.

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bufante minucker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Crop Dusting the IA Posts: 2,599	Congrats to him and tell him to be safe!

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MWC añejo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,649	No pix? I'm sure I'm not alone in admitting that I LOVE seeing a man in uniform! Otherwise, a big congrats! Thank him for taking on such an awesome responsibility for his fellow citizens!

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