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06-11-2011, 13:06
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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My father's book. The events of Shannon Street, 1983 in Memphis TN
Hey guys,
My father, an ex-LEO, has finished writing his book titled "Hostage/ Murder in Memphis" which tells the true story of 2 Memphis Police Officers who were attacked and kidnapped in 1983. One of the Officers, Robert Hester, was held for several hours, tortured, and ultimately murdered.
My father felt the story needed to be told and decided a couple years ago to start the research project that consumed his life. Well, finally, he has completed the book and it's for sale at http://www2.xlibris.com/bookstore/bo...x?bookid=92743.
Being a current LEO I appreciate the book and I hope you guys will to, it tells a pretty fantastic, if not sad, story.
Anyway guys I would appreciate any support he can receive from other LEO's and civilians alike.
Thanks again and stay safe fellas.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-11-2011, 14:44
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Land of Flora, Fauna & Merryweather
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Will your father sign it for me? I'll throw in a patch of my agency!
I recently got a signed copy of Circle of Six by Randy Jurgensen. And it occurred to me I should try to establish a collection of police books signed by their authors.
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There are at least two sides to every story. I just heard yours and, indeed, you appear to be the victim. But I can't stop wondering what the other side has to say. :dunno:
In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
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06-11-2011, 14:51
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Unfair Facist
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Thanks for the heads up, the book looks interesting.
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“Right is still right, even if nobody is doing it. And wrong is still wrong, even if everybody is doing it.”—Texas Ranger saying.
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06-11-2011, 15:02
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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Your welcome guys, I really appreciate the support from our community, I know it means alot to him.
Patchman I will personally get the book signed for you, what a great thing to inquire about, my pops will get a kick out of that.
Thanks again guys.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-11-2011, 15:02
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Land of Flora, Fauna & Merryweather
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Was this murder/incident an inspiration for a Hill Street Blues episode?
Deal. Once I receive the book I'll PM you for a mailing address.
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There are at least two sides to every story. I just heard yours and, indeed, you appear to be the victim. But I can't stop wondering what the other side has to say. :dunno:
In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
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06-11-2011, 15:05
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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I'm not sure about the Hill Street Blues question, let me call and ask him what he knows about that. Standby 1.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-11-2011, 15:09
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Talked to him, the first Hill Street Blues episode, the episode in question, was in '81, Shannon Street didn't happen till '83. Coincidence I guess.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-11-2011, 15:16
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
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And you'll never get an official acknowledgment. TV shows always have that disclaimer about no relationship to any persons or events, etc...
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There are at least two sides to every story. I just heard yours and, indeed, you appear to be the victim. But I can't stop wondering what the other side has to say. :dunno:
In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
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06-11-2011, 15:18
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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Edited my post Patchman, I was mistaken.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-11-2011, 20:08
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North of Montgomery
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Ghstface38 and his father are both some damn good people. Just from my limited interaction with him and his father, you could tell that they'd give you the shirt off of their backs while holding a ********* at gunpoint.
I'd put my name on them.
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I'm not an A-Hole! I just have a lower tolerance for stupidity...
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06-11-2011, 21:18
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Indianapolis
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I got a copy ordered. I remember the incident. My whole life has been LE, 38 years +, and I'm glad to see stories like this set down so no one forgets. 
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06-12-2011, 17:00
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Middle TN
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It doesn't seem that long ago, but time flys.
I remember this had just happened and being as it was in TN we had it in the academy.Soon as Bonaroo is over I'll try to hook me one, really tragic story. #430
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What a haunting thing as cops we do
When that nightmare we have comes true
Somewhere on a playground that they choose
When time stands still as bullets Zoom
Who will live, who will die; we both will lose
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06-12-2011, 18:45
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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Thanks LilCop, shouldn't you be enjoying your vacation?!
Thanks for the support Snowman!
ProSouth you are correct, time does fly. I've seen some of the news coverage from the siege, very sobering.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-12-2011, 18:46
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Fenced In
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KY
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I think I may end up purchasing that as soon as I get some money...
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
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Originally Posted by series1811
The first round is a moral decision. All of the following rounds are tactical decisions.
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06-12-2011, 19:13
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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Thanks CJ, much obliged.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-12-2011, 20:04
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No Infidels!
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Any word on availability of the electronic version? I see an ISBN for it, but it's not an option to purchase. I'm probably going to buy the print version (and I may have to send it in for an autograph), but I vastly prefer my Kindle for reading.
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"Logic is rarely the engine that propels a police department forward."
-David Simon in "Homicide"
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06-12-2011, 20:42
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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The email he received stated the e-version would be available in 30-90 days. Pretty wide stretch, I know. Hopefully sooner than later.
Autograph, of course! If anyone wants one my father would happily pay the shipping back to you.
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-13-2011, 12:07
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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The book is also available at Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Hostage-Murder...7988444&sr=8-2
Thanks guys!
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-13-2011, 12:08
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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The book is also available at barnesandnoble.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/host...2bin%2bmemphis
Thanks!
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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06-13-2011, 17:27
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Fenced In
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: KY
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Thanks for the info; I'll be ordering one and sending it for the autograph as soon as I get a my next check!
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"Opportunity is missed by most people because it comes dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison
Quote:
Originally Posted by series1811
The first round is a moral decision. All of the following rounds are tactical decisions.
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06-13-2011, 18:31
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Florist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Land of Flora, Fauna & Merryweather
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Originally Posted by ghstface38
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That's where I was going to check. Know somebody who can get the employee discount... 
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There are at least two sides to every story. I just heard yours and, indeed, you appear to be the victim. But I can't stop wondering what the other side has to say. :dunno:
In a gun fight, even doing everything right can still get you killed.
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06-14-2011, 06:36
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Five-O
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Area around Memphis, TN
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Bazinga! Thanks for the support either way!
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Sam Spade: [5] If you're a cop, you really do act politely and have a plan to kill everyone. Gacy really did look like a clown. McVeigh was a pretty clean-cut kid. You're hunting bad people, and sooner or later you're going to find them. Sadly, they look nothing like the villians on TV, and there's no creepy music as a clue. Plan for it, and watch the hands.
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