Updates
Memorial Information for Richard James Clark Sr. BKNC 16
by Robert Freeman on 04/13/17
Richard
James Clark Sr., 58, of Shelby, passed away on April 10, 2017. He was born February 12, 1959, in Boston, MA, son of the late Russell Everett Clark Jr. and Joanne Coleman Clark. Richard was a graduate of Braintree High School Class of 1977. He was a police officer for the Massachusetts State College System from 1983-1993.He was a dispatcher for Carver, MA Police Department. After moving to North Carolina 15 years ago, he worked as the parking supervisor for UNC Charlotte and was the manager for Secure Parking in Downtown Charlotte. Mr. Clark served as the Vice President of the Blue Knights of NC Chapter XVI, and was the Vice President of the NC Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #83 in Caldwell County. He served as the webmaster of Blue Knights International LEMC for the Mason Dixon Conference, and was the webmaster for the Blue Knight Cops Run. He served as president of the Pebble Creek Homeowner's Association. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2-5 pm Thursday, April 13, at First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall 1621 E. Garrison Blvd.Gastonia. Mr. Clark is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Deborah Clark; daughter, Erynne Old and husband Joshua and their children, Jackson and Ethan; sons, Bradford Clark and his daughter Lydia, Richard Clark Jr. and wife Cheyenne; brothers, Gregg Clark, Daniel Clark and wife Christin; niece, Toni Elizabeth Clark; nephew, Jared Clark; and all of his brothers and sisters of the Blue Knights. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Blue Knights Chapter 16 Officer in Need. Please make check payable to BKNC 16, 424 Mallard Dr. Pineville NC 28134. |
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Funeral Arrangements for DE 1's Bill Truitt
by Robert Freeman on 04/13/17
Everyone,
Terri called us again last evening to let us know how she is doing, as well as
give us an update on services as they are at that time.
The viewing and funeral services will both be at Spicer Mullikan Funeral Home,
located at 1000 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, Delaware, 19720. The viewing
will be on Tuesday evening, April 18th, from 1800 to 2000 hours. The funeral
service will be the following morning, Wednesday, April 19th at 1130 hours.
Terri has asked that any Blue Knights in attendance wear their Blue Knight
colors and, if they so desire, arrive on their bikes. Uniform for the day will
be a white shirt, black or dark tie, black jeans/trousers, and Blue Knight
vest.
John Barnett has suggested that those attending from the south who would like
to ride north with him on Tuesday or Wednesday, please contact him either via
email sportsman2114@gmail.com or
via cell 302-275-0234 as soon as you can. By Monday evening, John will then
send out an email to those who have contacted him advising of meeting and
departure locations for those coming north from Kent and Sussex County.
John also made a good suggestion on everyone meeting for both the viewing and
funeral services at the Farmers' Market, located on Routes 13 and 273 (Hares
Corner) in New Castle, DE. As some of you will know, this includes a very large
parking lot which is empty except over the weekend. From that location,
everyone can easily pull into the lot, as well as we can get everyone out
easily also. The funeral home is only about another mile north on Rt 13 from
the Farmers' Market.
Currently the weather forecast for Tuesday is sunny with a high of 63 and a low
of 45 overnight. Wednesday is partly cloudy with a high of 62, with showers
forecast for late evening on that day.
After all of the details for the services and parking and such are finalized,
which should be by close of business this coming Friday April 14th, I will send
another email out to everyone by Saturday night with final arrangements and
times. If you are unable to attend and desire to send a card to the family,
Terri's home address is 45 Neptune Drive, Frankford, Delaware, 19945
In closing about Bill, some of you have only had the privilege of knowing him
for a short time. On the other hand, I met Bill and Terri in 1987 through Gail
as she and Terri were working together at that time. During their conversations
at work, Gail learned from Terri that Bill's father had been a Wilmington,
Delaware police officer. We then learned that Bill's father, Willard E. Pruitt,
Jr, who was assigned a motorcycle in the Traffic Division, died on Friday July
7th during a police pursuit. With that found, Bill and I met and he began
riding with our chapter as a guest as we did not have any openings for a
Honorary member at the time. Bill then became an official Honorary member with
our chapter in 1995 and has held that position since that time. I can say
without question that Bill was one of the proudest persons I know to be a
member of the Blue Knights organization. He showed this by always being one of
the first to volunteer to help out with anything and is known nationwide due to
his attending Blue Knight International conventions since the mid 90's through
the present, as well as Mason Dixon Blue Knight Conference meetings and all
other Blue Knight chapter rides along the east coast.
Again, I will send out final arrangements by Saturday night regarding meeting
locations and such. In the interim, please keep Bill, Terri, their two
daughters Lori and Nicole, their husbands and children, in your thoughts and
prayers.
Mike
302-545-5301
Rabbit's Update
by Robert Freeman on 04/05/17
From Allen Lester
4/3/2017 11:23 AM:
BLUE KNIGHTS MARYLAND ONE
INFORMATION FROM VOISELLE HIGGINS:
I had the opportunity to speak with Rabbit (Ronald Harrison) yesterday and he is doing better than expected. You may be aware he went down on his Victory motorcycle while in Phoenix, Arizona.
He experienced a rear wheel blowout and received broken ribs only. He stated he was in the third lane when he heard a loud bang and started feeling a wobble in the rear. He was able to move to the right lane but decided he was not able to make it off the highway safely, and decided to separate himself from the motorcycle to reduce injury.
His injuries are minor considering his speed and a total loss of his motorcycle. He will be returning to the area around April 18, 2017. God was with him to reduce his injuries. Stay safe.
Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Days at Nationals Park during National Police Week.
by Robert Freeman on 03/31/17
The Washington Nationals and Major League Baseball have teamed up with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund to show our appreciation for the men and women who serve as law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and first responders. Your Washington Nationals and the Memorial Fund invite you, your friends, family, and colleagues to join us for the Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Days at Nationals Park during National Police Week.
For more information or to purchase 13 or more tickets, please contact Kevin Nawrocki at 202.640.7645 or kevin.nawrocki@nationals.com.
http://m.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/info/law-enforcement
Kevin Nawrocki
SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE | MEMBERSHIP SALES
Washington Nationals Baseball Club
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
202.640.7645 direct
202.640.7659 fax
kevin.nawrocki@Nationals.com
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