9 Year Old Completes 341 Mile Bike Ride to Honor Fallen Officer David Moore

It really makes me happy when I read stories like the one I posted below. Although, I wish children, or even adults for that matter, didn't have to even do this. Cops are people, they have families, they aren't robots, and they are not out there to make everyone's lives miserable, but I digress.

What I particularly liked was that this young man of 9 years set a personal goal and accomplished it! He is a tenacious young man in that regard. Most children his age just wanna play video games and tend to themselves, forget about anything fitness related. This young man not only created a goal and attained it, but he did it to support those he loves and whom they love. For a child so young to be so aware and want to help those affected by this lose is truly amazing! (and I hope Spencer goes next year too Avi!)

Talk about paying it forward!

Boy rides to D.C. on bike to honor fallen officer: wishtv.com

Link to the story: http://nleomf.blogspot.com/2011/07/nine-year-old-avi-completes-341-mile.html

Last week, Sgt. Doug Forrest and his nine-year old son, Avi, completed a 341 mile bike ride from McKeesport, PA to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. Avi made the journey to honor fallen Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Officer David Moore, killed on January 26, 2011 and to raise funds for the David S. Moore Foundation, established by Officer Moore's parents after his death.

As Avi, Sgt. Forrest and Susan Schneider peddled into the Memorial, they were greeted by Officer Moore's uncle, Juan Moore. Officer Moore had previously visited the Memorial with his father, an active law enforcement officer also with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

According to a story by WISH TV, Sgt. Forrest stated that, "For me, the Memorial is always an emotional experience. I always break down and cry when I think of them because I miss them when I see their names on there. Avi just knows it's really emotional for his dad, and he pats me on the back and tells me, 'It's OK.'" 

Congratulations, Avi on your incredible journey, and thank you for honoring the memory and service of Officer David Moore.

You just can't make this stuff up!

I think this week should be appropriately titled: Animals Gone Awry Week

The other night my FH got a call of a squirel chasing after some little girl.. at night. GOA
I offered to purchase a bag of nuts for him to help lure the suspect, but we didn't get his direction of travel. Hold on to your small children.. there are killer squirrels abound!

Then there is this story
Courtesy of Officer.com

       Escaped Pony Damages Indy Police Car

Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2009

Updated: November 5th, 2009 01:05 AM GMT-05:00

Indianapolis police said an escaped pony evaded injury when it slammed into a parked police cruiser at a "fast speed."
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police report of the incident said Officer Michael Agresta parked his car at a gas station to investigate reports of two escaped ponies darting in and out of traffic just after midnight Tuesday, the Indianapolis Star reported Wednesday.
Agresta wrote in his report that he and Officer Mikola Layton approached the ponies at the edge of a wooded area near the gas station and the horses became startled and ran toward the gas station at a "fast speed."
One of the ponies headed straight for the squad car and attempted to stop, but slid on the surface of the parking lot "while sparks were flying off its hooves" and slammed into the car's front bumper, Agresta wrote.
The report said the pony, which appeared uninjured, ran off with the other small horse.
The squad car incurred damage to its front bumper, door and headlights. Police said the owner of the ponies told them the animals are insured.

 Do you have any good animal stories to share?