This is a letter I wrote that was read at Joel's Funeral.

I Love You
Dad!!

To me, my dad will always be thought of as a great father and a hero to all. I will always love my dad tremendously. I wish my dad would not have been shot and that he would not have responded to the call that was dispatched, but he was just doing his job that he loved so much. He saved a lot of people during this incident--the four boys and the woman--but I wish my dad was still here today. Helping people was what he loved most.

-by Tracy
age 14 in 1993

 

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