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Do You Know Me?
I'm writing this to honor a Citizen, a Soldier, and a Patriot, and a comrade in arms. Yes, its a personal homage to a personal friend. If you don't like it, sue me. You may have to stand in line.
Do you know me? The TV ads would offer some obscure facts about a person you many or may not know, and advise you to carry your American Express card, or in their words, "Don't leave home without it". That said, I thought that now that the election cycle is over, I'd offer some obscure thoughts, and some obvious ones about a guy who never leaves home without "it." No peeking. Read the entire blog, then see who this luminary is.
I was in the Army, and joined the reserves when my active duty tour was over. I joined a Military Police detachment.
I was 57 years old, laying down in the weeds with an M-16 rifle in hand, practicing for an airfield attack at the Air National Guard base in Coraopolis, and still an active participant in the National Guard.
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I'm a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. My job was Security Police Superintendent.
I've lived in the same community for years, raised a family, worked for a prestigious university, and saw some things happening in my community I didn't like.
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I ran for council, and served there for years.
Fellow council members drafted me to take a run for Mayor of my small town.
I've dedicated my life to service, both in the military and in the community.
I was President of the Allegheny County Mayor's Association in 2010.
I'm told that most folks respect me, but regardless, when the public safety budget was cut, I found I had some real hurdles to jump through.
I've watched my police force suffer at the hands of folks who have never even read Title 18 or the Motor Vehicle Code.
Through all of the recent nattering, I've remained dignified, not aloof. Even in the face of outright lies and a vicious attack on my office, calling for my impeachment, I've comported myself as a Mayor should.
I was last seen on Veterans Day at Dormont Elementary School. I'm humbled by the reception of the teachers, staff, and students, and I'm looking forward to peacefully resolving some issues in 2012 with a new council.
Do you know me? I'm Tom Lloyd, and I never leave home without "it." "IT" is my continued dedication to the citizens of Dormont, and my fervent desire to serve.
