A cop’s funeral
Reflecting on a life and career cut short
I retired from the Chicago Police Department three years ago. Today, a small piece of my heart was again taken from me. You see, I watched a funeral today — […] Read More
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UIU course location now open at Fort Hood, Texas
Upper Iowa University, an award-winning, military-friendly university founded in 1857 with multiple education locations at military installations, is now offering courses at Fort Hood, Texas. “We’re extremely excited to partner with the Fort Hood Soldier Development Center and the United States Army to offer classes at our newest course location at Fort Hood,” UIU President Dr. William R. Duffy said. Read More
Running to honor the fallen
LAPD officer pays tribute to heroes and remembers the friend who changed his life
Joe Cirrito runs, then runs some more. And more after that. The 49-year-old Los Angeles police officer runs gut-wrenching, vomit-inducing, muscle-depleting distances: the 26.2 miles of the L.A. Marathon, the […] Read More
A smile doesn’t cost a thing
Asked, “What’s wrong with the world?” British writer G.K. Chesterton famously replied simply, “I am.” We want to be happy, yet we often seem to be the source of our own unhappiness and usually contribute to the unhappiness of others. Read More
Military Times ‘Best for Vets’ recognition
Upper Iowa University has once again been named a Best for Vets College by Military Times. The Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges 2019 rankings are based on the results of the Military Times’ annual survey. Read More
Remembering a legendary detective from 1918
Newark FOP gathers family for centennial event
During the evening hours of August 16, 1918, a shooting occurred on the porch of 32 Bedford St. in Newark, New Jersey. Joseph Volpe fell, mortally wounded. He was 27 […] Read More
