“1/5/67 – Nightmare remembered”
“Detective Lee Aldrich”
Who in the world – – would ever have thought – – that taking this PHOTO of “LEE ALDRICH” – – just for fun – – would be the one PHOTO that would be used to remember him by – – for the rest of my LIFE.
Some times the things that we do in “FUN” – have already been markers in your LIFE – – that will later end up being lasting memories – – “MEMORIES” that you and your children will have – – for a remembrance of a LIFE … that you may have wanted – – but – – when “one” LIFE is cut short – – there will only be that small token “FUN” memory to last…forever.
After one surgery … too many – – Lee had all that he could take – that last night was a night-mare – the first POLICE OFFICER to arrive – – his oxygen tank was empty – – then the ambulance came – – took us to the hospital – – the neighbors had taken the two little ones to their home – little Al always called them, “MY FRIEND” and they so liked him – – always taking him places with them.
At the hospital – – they immediately grabbed LEE – – rushed off to where – – – – were they really trying to save him – – it was the middle of the night – – seems that we were the only ones there that night. Someone came out to see me – – “We just could not save him” – – “There has to be something that you can do” – – “We did everything” – – “You could try harder” – – We did everything – – – you do not want him to be a “vegetable” – – I do not care – – – just so long as he is with me forever – – – I can take care of him” – – “YOU are too young – – – and it would be too difficult for you to do” – – -“To this date – – I do not believe that they really tried to save him!”
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“VALENTINE DAY – 2/14/2017
and… This is the very last “RECORD” that I purchased for my husband, Lee Aldrich, Sr. – – – only two (2) weeks before he left “EARTH” for a much better place in the “HEAVENLY” realm! So many, many years ago…
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1967-2017…”It’s a Long Long Time”
“Detective Lee Aldrich”
This PHOTO of Lee – – is just before the night shift – – which he would be leaving for – – and ten years before he left his FAMILY and FRIENDS… for a much better reward to be with his CREATOR and receive a much greater reward in the Heavenly Realm!
Memories of our LOVED ONES – – never ever fade – – with the years as they go by – – and keep going so quickly – – Memories with lots of imagination keep one wondering – – what and where and how could LIFE have been different – – if this or that and WHY – – must “ONE” that we LOVE – – have had… to leave us… so soon?
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“Remembering the MAN in BLUE!”
With all of the events going on TODAY – – just had to post this PHOTO of “LEE ALDRICH” a POLICE OFFICER in the NORTH Saint LOUIS – -district 5 – – and if…. I say so my self – – one of the best men in BLUE – – because he is the MAN that I married.
It is easy to see that this is a very old PHOTO – – but I just LOVE him so much – – and I feel that all the women in America – – that are married to a Police Officer – – feel the same way about their husbands.
Each Officer takes a risk when they must go to the scene of a disaster – – – no one knows – – what is happening – – everyone feels like an injured party – – each person wants HELP – – and each incident needs a thorough investigation to determine – – what and who needs the priority assistance and immediately. Some Officers with more on the job experience – – can see similar things to past occurrences – – and just know who to respond to first in this situation. Always keeping in mind that the medical people on the scene will take care to save each person – – to see death at a scene in the worst possible thing – – one ever wants to be remembering.
Since I also worked for the Police department – – I have always seen men and women – – trying to do the most that would resolve a situation – – and always doing that which was necessary for the “GOOD” welfare of all the people… needing their HELP.
This remembrance of LEE ALDRICH – – is because he will be having a BIRTHDAY on the First of August – – and since he is no longer here on earth – there will be a big PARTY for Lee in HEAVEN!
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“I’m Outside and ready to go for a SWIM!”
“Looks like it is a real nice day… to go for a “SWIM” down on the “Ocean Beach” where you usually take all of us!” “So… How much longer do we all have to wait… to get into the car and leave?” “As you can see… – -I’m ready in a minute!”
“Can we take my friend, Arthur – – you know him – – he lives down on the next block?” “Arthur likes to go with us, too… especially… if it is to SWIM?” “If it is OKAY…I’ll run on down and tell him – – we are all ready to go!” “Sure does look like – – we are all going to have lots of FUN… today!”
Nothing like having the “OCEAN” within a mile to drive. This is Fort Lauderdale, Florida – – and as you can see – there are always lots of people that like to just sit on the warm “BEACH SAND” – – and then when you feel like it… make a running dash into the ocean water and see… just how far out you can swim?
“Just doing the “arithmetic” – – when you live in “FLORIDA” – and you are “LUCKY” – – that’s Lee, Sr’s name – – – really “LUCKY” to have the “Atlantic Ocean” in your “own” backyard – – giving you all the TIME to enjoy having … FAMILY just all together and resting – – just doing what comes naturally and easy in the “SUN” – -we need to give “THANKS” – – to our “CREATOR” – – for this most wonderful of gifts – – – and it is all… for FREE!
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“Big Lee and Little Lee – relaxing!”
Ft.Lauderdale, Florida – with the Ocean – just begging “Swimmers” to come and enjoy – Lee Sr. and Lee Jr.are making a bet as to which one will run and jump in “FIRST” – since both are the best of “Swimmers” – ready – get set – “GO!”
When your Daddy is a terrific swimmer – you just naturally want to do even better – if you can- and it always helps to be encouraged – all through your “LIFE” to excel in whatever your “DREAMS” are calling you to do!
Lee was able to save lives when he joined the NAVY – when President J. Carter was in office and had sent the Navy in areas where there were people leaving their Country in boats not suitable for the high seas and – Lee was awarded medals for saving lives when the opportunity was knocking!
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