Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Officer J. L. Saunders














This one deserved it's own post... Lee graduated the police academy and became an official CMPD officer 2/18/09! We celebrated the weekend before with a not-so surprise party for him with friends, and then dinner out at Chili's with friends and family afterward. The graduation ceremony was awesome. I am such a dork when it comes to patriotism and pride in the police force....I definitely got goosebumps watching the recruits march in and get pinned. I am so proud of all of the hard work that Lee put in... he received 4 honors: Top academic in his entire class, and 3 team honors: Team Best Physical Fitness Score, Team Best Academic Score, and Team Best Driving Score. Yay for Team 3 HollyWood (or HollyHood as they refer to themselves as). Check out the cake that I had made for Lee to celebrate his graduation.. mmm, chocolate with raspberry.
So to everyone who was able to come to graduation, talk with us, hang out, or were just praying for us through Lee's whole experience with the police dept thus far.... THANK YOU is simply not enough... but seriously, THANKS! We love you guys!

6 comments:

Jenny Haller said...

(OH dear! That picture of me and Dan...) We are so proud of you LEE! All your heart and hard work is now in bloom! Three cheers for the Saunders!

Caleb said...

Good job buddy. Stay safe out there.

Garner Gang said...

Good job Lee, now remember don't go chasing a perp like your friend and break your pinky finger, that big girl he is!!!

Caleb and Adrienne said...

CONGRATS!

How exciting!! Wish we lived closer! Can't wait until we see you next so we can celebrate this accomplishment.

The Townleys said...

Congratulations Officer! Remind me to slow down in your neck of the woods....

jinglchelle said...

YEAHHHHH!!! SO exciting!!!

okay, for serious, i want to meet up with you and tracie again. in fact, i want to take pictures of tracie's baby!!! is adrienne staying with you this weekend??