As we commemorate Law Enforcement Memorial Week and we reflect on the devotion and sacrifices there have been this past year, let us take the time to try to remember them in our own special way. Many do parades or celebrations of life on the anniversary of a death of their loved one but Cops [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: Simply Sunday
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Today is not just another Sunday, today also marks the beginning of National Police Week 2012. Today the annual candlelight vigil is being held in Washington, D.C. Today we honor the fallen officers from across the country, the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Today many mothers grieve and remember their lost child, [...]
Getting to Know You: Shealean Edwards-Cullum
May 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Name – Shealean Edwards-Cullum State – Illinois Family – Husband Wayne, Kelby 22, and Kelsy Lea 20 Interests or hobbies – 4-wheelin, Jeepin and Reading Talents – Painting Occupation – 911 Dispatcher/States Attn. Asst. My dream vacation would be … 4-wheelin in the Rocky’s My super power is … Intuition. Im very good at reading [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: How Time Flies By
May 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Yesterday was a big moment for my family. It wasn’t a graduation, or a birthday or holiday. We had a photo shoot, a family photo shoot. It was the first professional photo shoot we had planned since our wedding day. Nine years ago we both looked very different and we didn’t have two children. My [...]
Congratulations to the Winners of the 2012 Children of Law Enforcement Scholarship Winners
May 7, 2012 By 1 Comment
Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. (WBTB) is pleased to announce the winner of its 2012 Law Enforcement Children’s Scholarship is Chandler Shea Jennings from Seaside, California. Chandler will be graduating from Monterey High School and will be attending University of California, Santa Barbara in the Fall to study Biology with an emphasis in Marine Sciences. [...]
Getting to Know You: Miranda Dabbs
May 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Name – Miranda Dabbs State – California Family (spouse, kids) – My hubby is Chris. We are going to be celebrating our 3 year anniversary May 16th! We don’t have any kiddos yet (we might start trying this July!!) but we have three fur-babies-two cats (Jynx and Daisy) and one dog (Toby)! Interests or hobbies [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: After the knock on the door
May 2, 2012 By
Getting to Know You: Parker Sanchez
April 28, 2012 By
Name – Parker Sanchez State – New Jersey Family – My husband of 7 years is Pablo Sanchez (Sergeant, Warren County Sheriff’s Department – Division of Corrections). We have an English bulldog named Folsom who was Mr. December in the 2011 WBTB Puppies Behind the Badge calendar. Interests or hobbies – I have a B.A. [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: The Gathering
April 25, 2012 By
Last night I watched a horror unfold right in front of me. Tragedy struck Small Town, America and the media was on my computer relaying every event in ten minute intervals. I had four tabs on my screen, one for Facebook, one for Modesto, California, one for Orangevale, California and one for a New Hampshire [...]
Getting to Know You: Kathy Everman
April 21, 2012 By
Name – Kathy Everman State – Indiana Family – Husband David, Victoria (14), Vanessa (9) Interests or hobbies – I collect angels. I like to cook and bake. I also enjoy being creative, and making personalize gifts for friends and family. Talents – Cooking/baking, candlewicking/embroidering, and/or anything I can be creative with Occupation – Secretary [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: Spring Break Revelation
April 18, 2012 By
2012 National Volunteer Week
April 16, 2012 By
In recognition of National Volunteer Week 2012 (April 15-21), Wives Behind the Badge would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the amazing volunteers who made our work possible in 2011! We truly are an all-volunteer organization and we rely on the kind and willing hearts of our volunteers. Please join us in thanking them [...]
New Staff Positions Available
April 15, 2012 By
As you may have noticed, we are growing and growing and growing at Wives Behind the Badge, Inc. Thanks to the success of our Auxiliary Program and the increased awareness of our work, we need to bring on some additional volunteers to fill some new staff positions with the organization. As always, these are all [...]
Getting to Know You: Amanda Shoemaker
April 14, 2012 By
Name: Amanda Shoemaker State: Montana Family: No kids yet, just me and my wonderful husband, a cat and a dog. Interests or hobbies: Writing, reading, running, being lazy with my DH Talents: Writing and talking….yep that’s about it. Occupation: Marketing My dream vacation would be … somewhere warm and deserted with my DH My super [...]
LIFE BEHIND THE BADGE: Monday
April 11, 2012 By
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