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"When a good man leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and yet others, who may have already retired, wonder. We wonder if he [she] knows what they are leaving behind, because we already know. We know for example that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times. We know in the law enforcement life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breathe that remains in his frame. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is. These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the law enforcement world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing. Never think for one moment you are escaping from the life. You are only escaping the “job” and we are merely allowing you to leave “active” duty. So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment that “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God,” and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known." Author unknown The Coastal Carolina Shields is a fraternal group for retired law enforcement officers living in the Grand Strand region of North and South Carolina. The group's mission is to provide an opportunity for retired officers to meet and network with each other in a social atmosphere. We currently have 160+ members from 86 different agencies representing 15 states, the Federal Government and our Canadian counterparts. Looking to see if someone from your agency is a member? Click here! You can read the recent article in the Myrtle Beach Sun News about our organization. We meet monthly but but also coordinate group activities as well. Please visit the events page for our upcoming functions. Some of the functions that the Shields have scheduled, including our First Annual Golf Outing: Golf Outings, Pelicans Baseball, Gambling Cruise, Fishing Trips, Summer BBQ & Christmas Party The group meets every first Tuesday of the month. Our next meeting is 6 PM, July 7 at the Holiday Inn West , 101 Hard Rock Parkway at Hwy 501. We encourage all new members to come and visit with us. All new members are required to show retiree police identification upon applying. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next meeting. How to become a member:
Executive Board President Michael Cannone, Middlesex County Sheriffs Dept, NJ (Ret.) Vice president Hank Betts, NYPD (Ret.) Secretary Joseph Rowley, Orange PD, CT (Ret.) Treasurer Willie Wirth, NJ Dept. Of Corrections (Ret.) Financial Secretary Michael Fanning, NYPD (Ret) Sergeant-at-Arms Peter Grzymalski, NYPD (Ret.) Board of Directors Dennis Cangelosi, Ramapo PD, NY (Ret) James Murdock, Milford PD, Ct. (Ret) Paul O'Connor, NYPD (Ret.) William O'Donnell, Suffolk County P.D., NY(Ret.) John Stadlemann, NYPD (Ret.) Chaplain: Lou Haarstick, NYPD (Ret) Contact Us ... email one of the board members above or send US mail to: Coastal
Carolina Shields Association members can keep up to date with events, contact members of the group, view photos, and obtain recent news by joining the SC Shields Yahoo group by clicking the box below. lf you have difficulty joining the yahoo group please email Mike Fanning.
You can also visit our Coastal Carolina Shields Facebook page which is open to all CCS supporters! site last updated 6/17/09 Webmaster |
