Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

I have to say most of the stories in the contest are interesting, but I have to say yours is truly exceptional for the service to the country and being a federal agent.
Thank you for sharing your story. It is an important one. I wish you well in the contest and in your retirement.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thanks Mary. Everything has a price. That was the point of my piece. Still worth it.
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Comment from Wayne Fowler

Excellent

Yes, you are right. Silly to be a blind contest.
Good job on your entry. Thank you for serving our nation, military and law enforcement. I wish all were like you.
Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thanks Wayne. Everything has a price.

You are too kind. You?re the type of man I would have a beer with.

Comment from JSD

Excellent

What a life. I think in the US they always say, 'Thank you for your service', and that is what I feel when I read this. An incredible tale, so hard to sum up in 150 words. Good luck in the competition.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thank you, my friend. Everything has a price. That was my point. Still worth it
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Comment from Julie Lau

Exceptional

Firstly, I haven't recognised you. Then again, I am fairly new. I was amazed at your life story. Linda la Plante would love to write it (in more that 150 words), and that you endured it for the full term. You must have been the right man for the job. I salute you.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thank you for your kind words, Julie.

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

The winner, for sure! I think there are only a few people whose careers helped define who they really are. In less than 150 words, you did a remarkable job of telling us. Well done, and thank you for your service. I would not want you to change a damn thing. Terry.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

Thanks, bud. Some thought I was bragging, but I?m way past the need for that. My point was everything comes at a price. And that price defines us, wether we like it or not.
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Comment from Lisasview

Excellent

I have read all the entries and just connected with yours the most because of your last words which I resonate with...
"Having said that I would not change a damn thing. Good for me.. I would not change a thing either...even my bad knees and back... Such is life.
Good luck in the contest,
Lisasview, new to this site

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 08-Jul-2023

I see that as a successful life, Lisa. If you would not change a thing then you did it right. My point was everything comes with a price and that defines who we are. I?m thinking some missed what I was trying to say. Glad you got it!

reply by Lisasview on 09-Jul-2023

I always read whatever a writer writes carefully....sometimes there is hidden meaning behind the words...especially when someone used metaphors.
I find it hard to believe that some readers missed what you wrote?? I thought your message was loud and clear.
Would you like to be Fans, that way we can find each others work more easily..
Lisasview

reply by the author on 09-Jul-2023

Certainly!

reply by Lisasview on 09-Jul-2023

Perfect

Comment from Andrea Kepple

Excellent

I like how you chose to explain your career choice and the impact your career has had on your life. Good economy with the words you chose to tell your story.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you, Andrea!

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Thank you for your service and for cleaning up the streets of America. We need more like you, sir. I'm so sorry for you PTSD as my military family members had several that suffered from it. They wouldn't have changed their careers either. Sending you my best today as always, and my very best wishes for the flash.
Sally Law :))

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you, Sally. You have a wonderful soul.

reply by Sally Law on 08-Jul-2023

Watching for you in the contest, mystery writer. :)

Comment from MissMerri

Excellent

This is so well written, clear and concise and to the point, I wanted to give it six stars but discovered I was out. So sorry. I can see nothing I would want to change here. An excellent entry in the contest and probably will get my vote if I am not too late.

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

Thank you Miss Merri. Your vote is appreciated, but not as much as your kind words. I appreciate you!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I loved your post, not sure if all this is true, but if it is then I admire you very much for dedicating your life to protecting others and serving in a job where you could be killed at any time. I support the Police, was in the job myself for a short time and my husband retired from the job and one of my daughters is a servicing police inspector. The Police do a tough job and we should appreciate them as we sleep easy in our beds knowing they exist, a fine post and you win my vote, love Dolly x x x

 Comment Written 07-Jul-2023

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reply by the author on 07-Jul-2023

All true. Thanks for the great review!