Our Communities Heroes, Central Indiana

07/04/2024

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July 4, 2024
{Offical Division of Police Announcement 1:15pm}

𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃-The Cleveland Division of Police is saddened to announce the death of Officer Jamieson Ritter #1176, who was shot and killed this morning while serving and protecting our community. Officer Ritter, a
four-year veteran of our Division, served our city with distinction and pride.

Ritter graduated from Syracuse University in 2019 and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army National Guard. As a member of the Ohio Army National Guard, he served with the 134th Field Artillery Regiment.

After joining the Cleveland Division of Police in November 2020, Ritter deployed to Syria in 2022 with his unit and returned to continue his service with the city of Cleveland in 2023.

Originally from Webster, New York, and a 2015 graduate of McQuaid Jesuit High School, Ritter grew up with profound desire to serve his country and his community. His family confirms that “from an early age, Jamieson possessed an innate understanding of selfless service to the nation and a strong desire to serve his community.”

"Today is a sad day for our city," said Chief Todd. "Ironically, on this day designated for freedom, we are
reminded of the evil that tries to impose on our community. However, despite our pain and hurt, we take in the immense sacrifice Officer Ritter gave, and we will honor his memory and compassion.
We will continue to
carry his legacy in our hearts."
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07/04/2024

Thoughts…as we enjoy and celebrate Independence Day, you may want to give thanks especially for the forces of the revolutionary war that actually won our independence, and the forces of WW II that likely saved our independence. As well for those standing by today to protect & guarantee our independence. 🇺🇸

06/06/2024

Count our Blessings and thank God for these men!

05/27/2024

03/02/2024

👏👏👏 Thank you, Officer!

The awards celebration recognized many members of LMPD and its staff, as well as community partners.

02/24/2024

Hero!

02/16/2024

How awesome is this?!

A JCPS bus driver was honored as a Team Kentucky All-Star Thursday for going above and beyond for a student.

01/24/2024

Look at this. Super idea!

01/17/2024

Want to look into the dues of a hero? Look here.

Found on Google from waterburyroundabout.org

12/14/2023

So true....If you have a Combat Veteran in your family and you don’t like their moods and behavior around the holidays; please consider these six things:

1.) Your combat veteran has served in countries where people are blessed to receive a tattered pair of shoes or have clean water to drink; he/she no longer lives the “first world illusion” and no longer cares that if you buy one play station you can get a second one for fifty percent off. In fact, they find it hard to appreciate any of the gluttonous commercialism and overindulgence that permeates American holidays. Standing watch, boring as it was, had so much more purpose than going to the mall.

2.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful for the most basic things; not thankful for mega-sales and million dollar parades. They are thankful to be alive; thankful to have survived both the wars far away and the wars they struggle with inside.

3.) Your Combat Veteran is thankful that it wasn't them that got killed, but their celebrations are forever complicated by guilt and loss over those that were. Some of the most thankful times in their life were some of the scariest. Their feelings of thanks and celebration often conjure memories that are equally painful.

4.) Your Combat Veteran is not like you anymore. At some point, for some period of time, their entire life boiled down to just three simple things: when will I eat today, when will I sleep today, and who will I have to kill or will try to kill me today? They are not like you anymore.

5.) Your Combat Veteran does not need a guilt-trip or a lecture; they already feel detached in their grief while others so easily embrace the joy of the season. They need understanding and space; empathy not sympathy.

6.) Your Combat Veteran does love his/her family and is thankful for the many blessings in their life…and they are thankful for you.

To all my brothers and sisters of the uniform, know that we all struggle with one thing or another but as we go into this holiday season, reach out to those you love. You didn't fight alone on the battlefield and we don't have to fight alone at home.

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