I made the paper.

**bufford408** · 06-01-07, 09:32 PM

what amazes me is just how good lookin I am.

enter

**dapples** · 06-01-07, 09:39 PM

“I don’t want to take away from the military. Not at all,” he said. “But while they are fighting in another country, there are people fighting right here at home, too, in law enforcement. They are fighting a different battle, but they get killed just the same".

very well said

**SANDMAN** · 06-01-07, 09:45 PM

people forget that the military aren't the only ones risking there lives to protect there country and families. Law Enforcement personnel risk there lives everyday protecting and making the streets safe, Some soldiers are lucky to ever see battle or combat so don't know what it is really like putting your life on the line.

He died doing the job he loved and believed in. You should be proud of him.

From this day to the ending of the world we in it shall be remembered. We lucky few, we band of brothers. For he who today sheds his blood with me shall be my brother.

**TXCharlie** · 06-01-07, 09:50 PM

I didn't know about you father, David. I'm sorry to hear that.

COPS sounds like a great organization!

**Jackalope** · 06-01-07, 11:37 PM

It's a great story, thanks for sharing it.

**Ducky** · 06-02-07, 01:11 AM

Very well done, very moving.

**Willowdared** · 06-02-07, 01:14 AM

Thanks for sharing more of your story!

And you are not nearly as green as your avatar suggests.

**Just KC** · 06-02-07, 01:35 AM

Oh Bufford..... what a wonderful article to read. I am so sorry to hear what happened to your father.

**Jenna** · 06-02-07, 01:47 AM

Wow, moving story.

**lewisipso** · 06-02-07, 02:30 AM

“I don’t want to take away from the military. Not at all,” he said. “But while they are fighting in another country, there are people fighting right here at home, too, in law enforcement. They are fighting a different battle, but they get killed just the same.

“Soldiers can be off fighting their battles while we keep their families safe here.”

I wish not to take anything away from the military either, but ya damn right!!

**cwtlady** · 06-02-07, 07:03 AM

Thanks for sharing that. I'm sorry for the loss of your father.

**kjlaw** · 06-02-07, 07:18 AM

Thanks for sharing your story.

**gozling** · 06-02-07, 08:28 AM

The article was really well done.
Very touching story.

**Growler** · 06-02-07, 09:56 AM

That was great Bufford. Moving and true to the heart. Hugs

**countybear** · 06-02-07, 01:29 PM

It was an honor meeting you in DC. You carry your father's memory with honor, my friend.

Excellent article!

**Crimebytes2** · 06-02-07, 01:54 PM

Thank you, bufford, for sharing your fathers legacy with us. It's truly an honor to get to know him through his son! As I mentioned in an earlier post, sacrifice is meaningless without remembrance. I am humbled by those who are willing to put their lives on the line for the freedom of others.

**bufford408** · 06-10-07, 08:19 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words. And thanks for the rep also(me likes getting rep

) Sorry it took me so long to respond, been very busy lately with moving.

**Buttercup** · 06-10-07, 08:30 PM

I just saw this....Bufford, thank you for sharing that story. Your father would be just as proud of you as you are of him.

**carolina** · 06-10-07, 11:00 PM

I enjoyed the article, thanks for sharing your family.

**chris2001** · 06-11-07, 12:11 AM

Very moving article. While its hard to read articles such as those, it allows us all to realize what we as officers do on a daily basis.

RIP. SIR BUFFORD you are missed.