Robocop1051 Posted July 18, 2022 Report Posted July 18, 2022 I’ve been out of it for a few weeks. I feel like I owe you all an explanation. As many of you may know, I’m still a full-time police officer in Northern California. On the Fourth of July, one of my old partners passed away after suffering a heart attack. He was actually my very first partner, almost 20 years ago. We have remained close friends ever since. On June 10 my buddy Walt suffered a heart attack on duty, and was admitted into a cardiology ICU. We kept in contact over the phone and text messages during his admission. He was keeping me updated on his status almost daily. We even chatted on his 62nd bday about getting together after he was discharged. Early morning July 3, his wife called me and said that his health had taken a turn for the worse. I drove immediately to his bedside, and stayed with him for the next 14 hours, until the doctors told me no more visitors. At 18:04 that evening, he coded right in front of his wife and me. I gave my old partner a final goodbye, and I drove home accepting the inevitable. It was early the next morning that I learned my old friend had passed. He is survived by his wife and several children. His wife requested that I attend his service as a pallbearer. I will be wearing his personal duty pistol to his service. I normally don’t ask people to be part of anything with me, but his police union and PORAC have put together a small fundraiser for his family. We are very close to hitting the mark. I just wanted to share my recent loss with my close friends. https://porac.org/fundraiser/officer-walter-broussard-memorial-fund/?fbclid=IwAR1JEF8P88apOHxOH16I1E00L1yelIspaNpErXzPWU-6ATR4DfRuSb8qxew (an old picture from my motor days, meeting up for some afternoon shade and water. He couldn’t pass motor school, so they gave him a Can-am spyder to join the traffic team.)
shepp Posted July 18, 2022 Report Posted July 18, 2022 Sorry for your loss buddy, glad you could say your good byes and be there for his wife
Matt.Cross Posted July 18, 2022 Report Posted July 18, 2022 Very sorry to learn of the loss of your friend. Life is short but it feels shorter when someone dies at 62... As @shepp said, it's great that you got to spend time with him before his passing.
DNP Posted July 18, 2022 Report Posted July 18, 2022 Sorry to hear it Rob. Prayers sent for the family and friends.
Sisco Posted July 18, 2022 Report Posted July 18, 2022 Sorry to hear this Rob. Losing old friends and partners is never easy and it doesn’t get easier with time. I will go hit the link. Thank you.
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 Sorry for the loss of a great friend and mentor for you.
Cunuckgaucho Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 My condolences to you, his family and friends, he's sounds like a hella of a man.
Rsquared Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 It's never easy losing anyone in this world that you consider close. Stay tough brother.
sketch Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 You are a great man Rob. Sorry for your loss, i give my best to his family and yours.
sagebrush Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 sorry for your loss. condolences to both your families
Magwa Posted July 19, 2022 Report Posted July 19, 2022 Sorry to hear you friend is gone ,our journey through life is a short one but our life after is a long one remember always the good times .... the very best to his family....
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now