This Couldn't Happen Again Could It?

[jb83]

Yesterday afternoon I was on my way to work for the PD to represent the department at the visitation. When I walked into the office the cheif had put a note in my box for me to come and see him. Thinking it was no big deal away I went. He asked me to sit down, and talk for a minute. I still had assumed that he wanted to see me about how I was

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[katokatie]

You have more guts and perseverance and strength than most people I know. (And I don't really know you...)
You're amazing.

[jb83]

Thanks for the kind words. They made me smile.

[anonymous]

Jason,

Your post today has truly devastated me, and is cause for some self-reflection on my part, too. That though, is another story.

The loss is the forces', not yours. You are a dedicated, caring compassionate guy - or so it seems, given that we've never met I can't be sure but I know I'm on track with that - and there are far too few cops (or gay men for that matter) who fit that description. Your post earlier in the week summed up not just who you are as a cop, but who you are as a person. Don't let narrow-minded assholes ever take away the good soul that you are.

If you truly love law enforcement, don't give it up. There are places that are not as repressive as where I think you are (W MI??), such as the 23rd Pct right in Boystown here in Chicago. And alot of other places, too, I'm sure.

Keep on pushing forward; you'll be just fine. And you will continue to make your mark...as you already have, whether it is in police work or something else.

Good luck, Jason.

M/Chicago

[jb83]

As always your insight into my life amazes me, especially since we have never met. Your words never fail to put a smile on my face. As far as police work goes. I really don't know what I want. This is two jobs in the same year for the same reason. I think grad school in fall of 07 is looking like the best option for me right now.

[mrfaboo]

Jason, my friend, I am sending you all the e-hugs I can send right now. Once I am back in Kalamazoo and my phone is charged again I will give you a call. I hope you're doing all right.

[jb83]

I'll be fine. Us gay folk are always ones who can bounce back. I just might not bounce back into another police job.

[bouncehoper]

that, seriously, is NOT legal. it just isn't. such bullshit. big hugs my friend. i'll have to attack you at chapel soon.

[jb83]

Well, in the grand state of Michigan what they did was completely legal. Nothing I can do. I just need to let it go, and move on.

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[galant921]

Sorry to hear about that...that is complete bullshit...keep your chin up, you'll find something :-)

[jb83]

Thanks pal. Not much else I can say, except thanks for being a great friend.

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[galant921]

Anytime bud.... :-)