A Sombering Day 80

Today is sad day for the CHP family. Unfortunately, an officer out of the South Sacramento office was injured, and lost his life 😢  It definitely hit closer to home this time around since J is a cadet at the CHP Academy and they literally just completed their first fountain ceremony. J said that the Staff Officers informed the cadets that were on Wednesday night restriction about the officers passing. J was out to dinner with some of the seniors and they all found out when they got back. I text my uncle who is a CHP Officer and he said his friends told him about the passing as well. J and I were texting back and forth and eventually I asked him if this was giving him second thoughts. He said no, and asked if I was scared. I told him that I'm not scared, but that that thought will always be in the back of my mind. He said him too, but they all understand the risk of taking on this responsibility. I can say though, that seeing all the rigorous training they go through definitely helps to ease my mind. J has 2 big tests tomorrow- scenario testing and shotgun qualification. I told him to just stay positive, stay focused & trust in his training. I'm not really and have never really been a religious person, but I know tonight I'll be saying a couple prayers to watch over the CHP officers and cadets and that they always have someone looking out for them. RIP Officer Chellew 🙏🏽👼🏼

80 days down... 114 to go!

💚 AJ