PAX Centurion - May / June 2013

www.bppa.org PAX CENTURION • May/June 2013 • Page 49 A fter the week of April 15 th I received a package of cards from children in my town that they wanted me to pass along to everyone that was involved in that week. I believe the best way to do that is to print some of what they said… I’ve shortened some, pulling out different parts, but know that this is some of what the most important people in our world, children, think of you. Thank you so much for keeping my family safe during the bombing… you guys never gave up and stayed strong. You are amazing people – I.R. You are obviously the best cops in the world… I’d like to thank you again for keeping us safe – S.D. You make us stronger – N.W. You did awesome tracking down those suspects – L.W. I knew you could find the suspects to make us feel better. You all worked so hard and I am thankful for that – S.C. Thank you (from the mouths of babes) Thanks again for keeping our city safe – G.A. You are all very brave and are heroes – T.J.S. Thank you so much for responding… It means the world to me – B.L. Thank you for saving lives. You are heroes – B.K. I know you tried you best and the hard work paid off – J.K. Because of your bravery, kind hearts and dedication we the people of Boston are able to live such great lives in such a great city – K.A. The Boston Police Department Rocks – J. & C. N Again that is just some of what some of the children have to say about us. They will always give you the truth and every statement in here is the truth. – Chris Broderick, D-4 Representative Spinelli’s Numeric Investors, c/o KerynYretsky viaAK’s Takeout Beacon Fruit and Produce, c/o Michelle & Richard Nienzer Next Generation, c/o Mike Keating Whole Foods, c/o Chuck Olivieri with thanks to Meredith & Debbie who dropped it all off Rhys Gardner Above and Beyond Catering (our neighbors!) Lambert’s Fruit – Dorchester Render Coffee – Columbus Ave., c/o Brice Milano & L.Taylor (I can personally attest to the quality of the coffee. I always grab one when I’m nearby working.) Upper Crust –Tremont St. location, c/o Mali Flour Bakery L.A. Burdick Chocolates Bake N Joy Wicked Good Cookies, c/o PeterAgbay Kidz b Kidz, c/o Nancy Corderman Kingsley Montessori School Konditor Meister – Braintree A thousand thanks for your support!!! I n the wake of the Boston Marathon Bombing, many showed their appreciation and gratitude to the men and women of the Boston Police Department. Corporations, Businesses, and Individuals sent words of thanks, encouragement as well as enough food to feed an army. As one guardroom wag put it – “they should have weighed us before and after I bet every cop gained at least five pounds!” I know my belt will be filing a grievance.So from of the men and women of District 4, please allow me to shower you with a banquet of words expressing OUR appreciation, or I can simply say: THANKYOUVERYVERYMUCH! The following folks (in no particular order) brought the love along with pizza, sandwiches, water, coffee, cookies, etc.: If anyone was missed, it wasn’t on purpose, we were overwhelmed with the sheer volume of your generosity. I encourage readers of the PAX to patronize these businesses when they shop!Whether you sent a note, said a prayer, made a call, e-mailed or delivered food, to show your support, on behalf of Captain Paul Ivens and the Officers of District 4, we sincerely appreciate and thank you for your kindness!!! Sweet Tooth – South Boston Georgetown Cupcakes – Newbury St location Joseph’s Bakery – South Boston Boston Red Sox – Player’s wives delivered baked goods to D-4 Continental Home Loans, c/o “the dude” Chris Morgan Fairmount Copley Hotel – kept their caf open feeding emergency personnel all night long Lenox Hotel – same deal Westin Hotel – provided Conference Rooms for the Incident Command Post, food, water, coffee as well as providing assistance for displaced runners. Shaw’s – HuntingtonAve. location, c/o Manager Pat Zambito (who opened his doors to cops on scene after the bombing and stayed during that long night offering water, food, etc. – long after he could have been safe at home) Sally & Brian O’Donnell of Watertown who opened their door to armed strangers (namely the Boston Police) and welcomed us with coffee, water, and a bathroom