About a month ago I told the story about one of my best friends who was a former NYC Police Commish[actually Asst Commish] It was when we went to the Giant game vs Minny and in the private boxes he invited several wives and famlies.We never knew they were wives of policemen killed in the line of duty and from 9/11.He had been doing that for yrs but we never knew.Commish has been a guardian angel in many ways.I told you back then I'll tell you my favorite :commish" story.
The commish was offered the head job when Safir the current Comish and Juliania's term expired. But he retired and is now the head of a worldwide sercurity, of the biggest stockbroker company in the world.
He was the most popular police commish because he started out walking the beat as a patrolman,moved to sarge,captain,commander,etc.Came up thru the ranks and was never political.But the commute and 30 yrs of service to the NYPD and a salary almost double of his retirement pension made that an easy choice.
The comish and my 2 other buddies are best friends.Tonite we are going out to a local resturant and celebrating the news years together with our wives.
I have 100 of stories about him and his generosity.We are spoiled because we get court side seats to the Knicks,box to the Yankee's,private seats to the Giants and jets,etc,etc.
Some moons ago just before Christmas I had a basketball game at my school.By the time I got to the school it started snowing.The forecast was for lite snow but it was coming down heavy.I cancelled the game,called all the refs,players,etc.But I got stuck at my school by myself. I thought I'd wait it out for a few hours.But the snow got worse..After about an hour I deceided to drive home.The roads were terrible getting to the interstate.I was the only car out there.About 10 inches was already on the ground.I was going 20 MPH.As I was getting off the interstate at my exit I realized to late there was no exit.It hadn't been plowed. I ran right into an embankment. I had a hard time getting out of my car when I realized I was stuck.
As I stood outside my car there was no one on the highway.I could see a mile away a car's light coming.This young kid got out.Tried to help me get my car out but couldn't.He said he would drive me to the next exit to a Sunoco.When we got there the guy said I can't tow it till later.I've got my trucks plowing now.
The young kid said I'll drive you home.I knew it was 10 miles out of his way each way.But he insisted.I left my keys with the Sunoco guy and I'd would pick up my car in the morning.He did have 4 wheel drive but to drive me home in a snow storm was so nice.
As we drove he told me he was with the NYPD stationed in Queens or Brooklyn.Just got married and had one kid.He could only afford a home in this area even though his commute was almost 90 minuts everyday.When we got near my village I had him let me out a few blocks from my house since the back streets weren't plowed yet.I thanked him and took his name and preceint that he was from.What a great thing to do for someone in distress.
The next night the Comish was having a X-mas party at his house.I told him my story about this young police officer.I remember the comish saying" I love stories like that about my men".I gave him the name of the guy and where he was from but the comish seemed not to pay attention to that.
Now it's 6 months later...The four of us are playing golf.Comish is in my cart.Causally he says, Box..remember the officer that picked you up that night.I said" hell yea ,he saved my life..".Comish said..I had him transferred to Riverdale in the Bronx the next day".
Now Northern Bronx is heaven for any NYPD police.It's the closet northern preceint to over 5,000 cops that live north of NYC.You can wait 20 yrs before you get a transfer there.Impossibe to transfer.
So this kid shows up for work the next day or two and finds his locker cleaned out with tranfer papers to the Bronx.The message was "you helped a friend the other nite in need,thank you".No name,no signature...
I wouldn't know or reconize this guy today if I saw him.But can you imagine what he is saying till this day about what happened to him.He must of said something like.. 'I must of picked up Jesus Christ that night".This young kids life changed by helping a stranger.His commute was almost cut in half.
The Comish did a lot of little things that he never talks about.
Although this story is a little different I do see some similair things with Herb Larkins.
Tonite I'm going to have a great time.I'm with my 4 best friends.[and wives]
I wish you all a Happy New Year.Again thank you all for helping out with Herb. Now I have to figure out Seton Hall-Iona hmmm
The commish was offered the head job when Safir the current Comish and Juliania's term expired. But he retired and is now the head of a worldwide sercurity, of the biggest stockbroker company in the world.
He was the most popular police commish because he started out walking the beat as a patrolman,moved to sarge,captain,commander,etc.Came up thru the ranks and was never political.But the commute and 30 yrs of service to the NYPD and a salary almost double of his retirement pension made that an easy choice.
The comish and my 2 other buddies are best friends.Tonite we are going out to a local resturant and celebrating the news years together with our wives.
I have 100 of stories about him and his generosity.We are spoiled because we get court side seats to the Knicks,box to the Yankee's,private seats to the Giants and jets,etc,etc.
Some moons ago just before Christmas I had a basketball game at my school.By the time I got to the school it started snowing.The forecast was for lite snow but it was coming down heavy.I cancelled the game,called all the refs,players,etc.But I got stuck at my school by myself. I thought I'd wait it out for a few hours.But the snow got worse..After about an hour I deceided to drive home.The roads were terrible getting to the interstate.I was the only car out there.About 10 inches was already on the ground.I was going 20 MPH.As I was getting off the interstate at my exit I realized to late there was no exit.It hadn't been plowed. I ran right into an embankment. I had a hard time getting out of my car when I realized I was stuck.
As I stood outside my car there was no one on the highway.I could see a mile away a car's light coming.This young kid got out.Tried to help me get my car out but couldn't.He said he would drive me to the next exit to a Sunoco.When we got there the guy said I can't tow it till later.I've got my trucks plowing now.
The young kid said I'll drive you home.I knew it was 10 miles out of his way each way.But he insisted.I left my keys with the Sunoco guy and I'd would pick up my car in the morning.He did have 4 wheel drive but to drive me home in a snow storm was so nice.
As we drove he told me he was with the NYPD stationed in Queens or Brooklyn.Just got married and had one kid.He could only afford a home in this area even though his commute was almost 90 minuts everyday.When we got near my village I had him let me out a few blocks from my house since the back streets weren't plowed yet.I thanked him and took his name and preceint that he was from.What a great thing to do for someone in distress.
The next night the Comish was having a X-mas party at his house.I told him my story about this young police officer.I remember the comish saying" I love stories like that about my men".I gave him the name of the guy and where he was from but the comish seemed not to pay attention to that.
Now it's 6 months later...The four of us are playing golf.Comish is in my cart.Causally he says, Box..remember the officer that picked you up that night.I said" hell yea ,he saved my life..".Comish said..I had him transferred to Riverdale in the Bronx the next day".
Now Northern Bronx is heaven for any NYPD police.It's the closet northern preceint to over 5,000 cops that live north of NYC.You can wait 20 yrs before you get a transfer there.Impossibe to transfer.
So this kid shows up for work the next day or two and finds his locker cleaned out with tranfer papers to the Bronx.The message was "you helped a friend the other nite in need,thank you".No name,no signature...
I wouldn't know or reconize this guy today if I saw him.But can you imagine what he is saying till this day about what happened to him.He must of said something like.. 'I must of picked up Jesus Christ that night".This young kids life changed by helping a stranger.His commute was almost cut in half.
The Comish did a lot of little things that he never talks about.
Although this story is a little different I do see some similair things with Herb Larkins.
Tonite I'm going to have a great time.I'm with my 4 best friends.[and wives]
I wish you all a Happy New Year.Again thank you all for helping out with Herb. Now I have to figure out Seton Hall-Iona hmmm
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