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Minot Mourns A Fallen Police Officer And Friend
To Serve And Protect
In my opinion, those are three of the most powerful words you will see and hear - Serve AND Protect - my first thoughts immediately are men and women who put their lives on the line every time they put on their uniform. When the unknown is always present, enormous pressure can reach the highest level - the courage to continue motivated to Serve AND Protect. Here is a fact - most of us have no idea what it must feel like day after day to perform such an intense job. Yesterday the Minot Police Department released some tragic emotional news about an army veteran, and a fellow officer since 2017.
"Many days can be difficult for our officers and members of the Minot Police Department. This is one of those days..."
Here is what they posted on their Facebook page yesterday:
My heart aches for the Minot Police Department and for those that knew Patrick Blanchard
I hope one day soon that the pain will be replaced by overwhelming memories of a man who cared for others.
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