No secret that past few weeks have been traumatic for my family and I It’s never easy losing a loved one we have all at times felt the pain and sorrow of that time in our lives when you have to face that harsh reality. My Dad was a very honorable man, simple in his beliefs and life style never one to be flamboyant or flash he liked a simple easy going life. He loved his country, all his family friends and my mum most of all. He taught me many things in my life, I learned some hard lessons but of all those the biggest thing he taught me was respect, and that advice I have preserved through all of my adult life.Often talked in depth to us all about his days in the RAF,I kind of aligned him at times quite jokingly with the TV character Uncle Albert from only fools and horses who was often heard quoting “during the war” it never got boring no matter how many times he told us the stories. There is an unwritten law in this life which says “you have do what you’ve got to do for family” Last night I had a message from a senior police officer who I have become friends with through my voluntary role with Hampshire Constabulary. He said John” we keep the people we love with us in memory the loved are never lost”
I am fortunate that my social media and Internet presence enables me to engage with all walks of life,and its no surprise that my admiration and respect for our Police and NHS staff along with all 999 family play a huge part in my every day routines. I get very frustrated by the negativity portrayed by much of the press relating to Police and NHS. Its very easy to highlight negatives but highlighting the positives is by far a greater thing to do.
Sat here Monday morning thinking about things, seeing once again how good our 999 family actually is prompted me to drop down a short blog. There is not enough positives shown to all these great people who go way beyond the normal to help everyone in times of need. Lets all remember what my dad taught me “Respect” it costs nothing but means a great deal to millions.