Thursday, May 10, 2012

Timeless wisdom

Sometimes writing a blog gets a little tiresome, and you wonder whether the effort is worth it. In your moment of doubt, though, you are reminded of the connections.... Last night, someone must have discovered this post from several months ago on my blog. I want you to read the last comment at 6:21PM on May 9.

Your Dad taught you a lot of good things. Me too, and mine, two.  He was a prince of a man.

11 comments:

Steve said...

Your blog is the highlight of the day for quite a number of people, I'm sure. It's certainly more interesting and informative than anything one might find in the local newspaper, not too mention the frequent humor, irony, and sarcasm (both from the blog and the comments) that makes it all the more palatable.

Anonymous said...

Director,
I always enjoy reading your Blog. I have lived in Lincoln or close by for almost fifty years now. My only dealings directly with Lincoln Law enforcement has been when I was the victim of a crime or a witness to a crime. Police presence is something most of us aren't even aware of in our daily lives.For most of us the biggest source of knowledge we get about Police work is from what we see on TV. We all know Hollywood is always correct in their portrayals don't we? Your Blog gives us not involved a bit of insight into what the Police face in their work. Your Blog is a community service. Good job.
Gun Nut

Anonymous said...

She also wrote a wonderful message on the LPD Facebook page:

As the daughter of the late Capt. Paul Wm. Jacobson--who was privileged to serve the city of Lincoln for over 20 years--I want to thank all who serve and have served the community through law enforcement. My dad was too young to have served the country during WWII and always regretted that fact, but was proud to serve Lincoln as a Police Officer. My uncle, Cameron Davis, inspired me to join the Air Force. My father inspired me to serve in a position in the USAF dedicated to the tactical defense of the nation during a time of war (VietNam and the Cold War). My dad's LPD Captain's bars are proudly displayed in the office of my son, Ryan Gregory, who serves the nation proudly as an officer in the Alabama Army National Guard. All this to say...you never know what influence the service of honest, conscientious service can have on future generations. Thank you, all, for your service!
Sincerely,
Shirey Jacobson

Anonymous said...

I LOVE your blog, Tom. I don't always leave a comment but it's one of the first things I read every day. And as I've said before, I hope you never stop writing for us.

Anonymous said...

Director,

Here is a very short article that you might appreciate. It's a nod to the late J.Q. Wilson, and mentions Jack Maple (another name which might ring a bell).

Anonymous said...

I agree with the others! I really enjoy the blog - its even on my Favorites Bar! I get bummed when I check it and there isn't a new post to read.

Its refreshing to read your stories and learn about the things going on in our community.

Anonymous said...

Tom-I think we had the privilege of coming into LPD at a great time in history, really the end of an era, and the beginning of a new chapter. Captain Jake was larger than life to this kid from Iowa. Hearing stories of famous cases like Charlie and Caril Ann, and also stories about heroes like Dets. Soukup and Whitehead was really priceless. Chief Carroll was certainly a classic. The "hat squad" is a concept that most in policing today have never heard of, let alone experienced.

Now I have a question for you. The most recent NRA magazine "American Rifleman" has a photo of a revolver specially ordered for Capt. Paul Shively of LPD. I sort of remember hearing the name, but is there a story there you can share with the readers?

Thanks,

D256

Unknown said...

Hi, I just stumbled across this blog while searching for stuff about my Grandfather - one J Paul Shively who served on the LPD from 1926 to 1955. You mention that there is an article in an NRA mag with a picture of a Revolver that my Grandfather ordered? i'd be interested in finding out what issue?!?

Tom Casady said...

Unknown,

I've never seen the article referred to by the comment. I would assume that it is an issue of the American Rifleman from about April or May of 2012, since he said it was the "most recent issue" and the comment was posted on May 11,2012. I checked to see if there was an online archive of past issues, but apparently not.

Unknown said...

aThank you very much! I've since learned that the pistol described came up at auction in 2011. It would have been nice to know about it earlier to recover the weapon into the family. I have his retirement badge sitting right next to me right now in a place of honor!

Anonymous said...

hello...i have this pistol in front of me...also factory letter and article from the period about captain shively....i am selling it for a very famous owner...if you are interested we need to get together before i sell it to a famous colt collector...