Sad News:

Jim Finn:

From: "Mike Pease" <PEASEM@ci.boulder.co.us>
To: <Kinion@worldnet.att.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 4:50 PM
Subject: Fwd: Jim Finn

Larry FYI..........................Mike


For those who remember Jim Finn, I talked to him by phone yesterday.
He is doing quite well and is now the Police Chief of Calera, Alabama
(since 1998). -Add another to the ranks of Chiefs coming from the
Boulder PD. - The department is a 21 officer agency in a growing
community.

Anyway, he gave me permission to let everyone know that he is doing
well and still thinks of the PD. He may make it back for the
anniversary. If you wish to contact him, you can go to the City of
Calera web site to find his e-mail. His work number is 205-668-3809.(3/9/03)

Bill Spotts:

Hi Larry;
Just a short note to let all know,that I will be off line for the next 4
months, I am going back to CA, to build some more engines. Will let you
know when I have returned to WY. (3-7-03)
Spotts

Larry Kinion on the Reunion:

All systems are "GO" for the reunion. Registration/reservations will be in the mail next week. The "early bird special" for early registration, as reported on the web site, is OFF. (ie., the lapel pin badge, however, they will be available to purchase at the reunion for only $3.00 ea.) It is VERY IMPORTANT that you note the deadlines for pre-paid registrations. There is limited seating for the Friday night Banquet and it looks like we will have a full house. Just confirmed today, Gary Shapiro, Channel 9 News anchor and old Boulder beat reporter will be our MC. The BPBA is going "all out" for the picnic/luau and the golf tournament will have many of the local golfers playing too. Now all we need is good weather. It should be a HOOT!

Jim Hemberger:

Just a quick note, I'm going in tomorrow (Friday) for a complete hip
> replacement. This is the forth surgery in four years as a result of kidney
> cancer, I sure hope this is the last one! This puts my reunion plans on
hold
> for now, I'll have to see how things go. I have been able to help Silvia
to
> some extent on the book and think it should be a good one. I have one or
two
> of her other books and she does a good job.
> Keep up the good job on the net and web site, its is really filling a gap
> that needed to be filled.
> Best to all,

> Jim Hemberger (2-20-03)

>To All,

Via Mike Pease, this email was received and we (XBoulderCops)
have been invited by Kady to participate. If you or your spouse
have a recipe you would like to submit, follow the instructions below
and forward them to Eckstromk@ci.boulder.co.us .

Kady informed me they would try to have them published and available
for sale by the reunion.

LD (2-20-03)

To All

A celebration for Jim Hughes will be held on Friday 022803, 1530-1700 hrs, in the BPD Training room at the Police Department. All are welcome to wish him well as he goes to Chief of Police in Kirksville, MO.

LD
(2-20-03)

Larry Kinion:

Gary - I must forward and share this with the XBoulderCops.

Members - Please take the time to read. Gary health may not by good, but his mind and heart are strong. Please write Gary and give him an update as to what is happening in your lives. I know many of you have been in touch which him, but hearing from you again will be appreciated.

LD
----- Original Message -----
From: Burreson Gary
To: L..D. & B.J. Kinion
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2003 12:55 PM
Subject: The Reunion.

Dear Larry,
I am sorry to say that I do not think that I will be able to make it to the Reunion so many of you folks have worked so hard to put together. It is a just and noble cause what you are doing. I feel strongly in the bonds of blue that each person that has walked that beat feels in his heart. That inner blue flame will burn there the rest of his or her life.
The BPD will always hold a special place in my heart where many of those I served with will always me also. There is not a day that goes by that I do not reflect on someone or something that happened in those tumultuous times. When dynamite was thrown, police cars burned, riots raged, and hippies came to Boulder by the VW vans and thumb. Oh yes, there were the bombings at Chautaugua, and at I think it was Burger King on 28th St and another at the County Court Building on Pearl and 13th St. Oh yes, I remember the sounds like it was yesterday. And there was also the good things that went on too but they never reach the same amplitude as the stuff we faced on the street. So many experiences. so many good officers, that is what I was a part of and am very proud to have been on the Boulder Police Department.
I am sorry to say that due to my health or the lack thereof, I will not be able to attend the fine opportunity to meet once more with everyone. I do hope that everyone that is able to go there will do so as it will be a great time to rehash all that went before to the time of today. Mostly though, I think the importance is in that thin blue line that is attached to all of our hearts be strengthened and the flame grow brighter. Let us also take time to remember warmly those fallen officers who have gone from our midst. They all leave me with sorrow that I wasn't there to help them, but I know that we all must walk down that lane alone. So Please take the time to reflect on their deeds of helping and serving others in a time of need. That is what the thin blue line is all about. That is what we are about. I am proud to have been a Boulder cop, who wore a badge and carried a stick, who answered calls for help and advice, who directed traffic at the end of the game, or responded to an emergency running hot all the way. Catching crooks and scoundrels too, we would pursue what crimes there were, to all ends if need be to put the culprit away. We would work round the clock if necessity called, and come in for the next shift to do it again. I was a cop on the street that walked a beat. I wore a badge and a hat for all to see. I was the man to go to see, about this or that or what was seen. I kept the peace and took pride in my work when children could play safely and people could work. That was my job. A cop. In Blue.
So Larry I will cut and run. I am afraid I have sent to you more than I should but that is in my heart and I have to share it with you.
P.S. I love all you folks with a blue heart attached. Thanks,

Gary Burreson.

(2-20-03)

Larry Kinion:

This will be the last Missing Persons list. We are adding more names than we are finding. About the time we find one person, we get names of three more we have not had on the list. Will the madness ever end????

PLEASE REVIEW REVISED MISSING PERSONS LIST - 02/15/03:

Terry Adams, Cindy Aizzi, Glen Alf, Don Babion, Charlie "Chuck" Barber, John Barber (ex-Chief), Dick Bartlett, John Beckner, Beth Beymer, William J."Bill" Breadon, Pam Bock, Mike Bomer, Kathleen Carrigan, Michel Cody, Wayne Collins, Rick Collodi, Laurie Combs, Charlene Cook, Bill Cummings, Richard L. DeJarnette, Charles (Skip) Fells, Steve Freeman, Karen Gardner, Larry Gay, Larry Geear/McWilliams, Claudia Goddard, Manual Gonzales, Cheryl Grahs, Howard Grothjan, Valerie Nelson Grant, Suzanne Gryglewicz, Al Guidice, Norman J. Hach, Alan Hall, James Harris, John Harris, William "Bill" Hillis, Oma Hofstrom, Larry Hobbs, Barb Huff, Richard J. Humpal, Jack Humphrey, Dale Johnson, Tom Joy, Ron Khan, David R. Kenney, Shila Kunzman, Janet Larsen, Dennis Laurentizen, Tony Ledezma, Lawrence D Lehman, Aryn Lenderink, Barbara Lennon, Nancy Liou, Frank Lugo, Eric Lutz, Chris Mack, William "Willy" McDowell Jr., William S. Miller, Mike Moran, Donald W. Murphy, Grant Murphy, Cal Nickel, Linda Palaez, John Parise, P.J. Paszke, Subrina Paul, Ron Poorman, James N. Robb, John B. Roybal, Ronald L. Sapp, Thomas Scally, Tobias Schonk, James L. Scrivner, Derrell Schoonover, Charles "Charlie" Smith, Ryan Smith, Gary J. Steffens, George Strasdas, M. J. Strassburg, Jim Strosnider, Robert Topp, Dick Towning, Sue Townsend, Taz Vaughn, Robert Walker, Stephen P Walker, Richard Ware, Richard Waugh, James West, Linda Wilson, David L. Wodash, Jimmy Wright, & Lorraine Zamora

FYI

We have most mailing address for current members of XBoulderCops. Here are just a few names of missing XBoulderCops we came up with from old files, old memories and other stuff that's old. Please review all names and forward any know current addresses. We will be mailing pre-registration and order forms, for the Reunion, by U.S.P.O. mail towards the end of Feb. (2/16/03)

Photos from Larry Kinion:

I have added some photographs provided by Larry Kinion to the picture pages, please send yours. (9-21-02)

Chief Mike Root:

It's official...

Mike Root is taking early retirement from the Boulder Police Department on Sep. 30th and starts as Chief of Police in Kiowa, Colo. on Oct. 1st.. I don't call that retirement, but Congratulation on both counts to Mike. Mike will be trading, "dodging bullets" to dodging hail stones and from "chasing bad guys" to chasing tornadoes down in Elbert County.

There will be a farewell and retirement reception for Mike at the Boulder Police Department on Sept. 30th at 3:00 pm. Hope many of you can attend or send him a note.. (9-21-02)

New Page:

A new page has been added to the front page. It will list job opportunities, jobs wanted, and services offered by xbouldercops.org members. Take a look and send in your information. (9-5-02)

More Pictures:

John Andrews has provided some interesting pictures. Go take a look. (9-4-02)

Pictures:

Thanks to Jim Hemberger we have added many new pictures. The page still needs some work, but they are there. I have more than I can scan right now, but will get them all scanned and back to Jim soon. They are great! Jim thanks. If anyone out there has some more, lets get them loaded. (8-10-02)

Jim Hemberger:

I'm living in Missouri, WHY?, its very inexpensive and my wifes family is here.
I have 35 acres on a farm type area with about 30 of the acres wooded. The
peace and quiet is worth it all. I do miss the Colorado mountains and the
lower humidity, but anywhere you go is a trade off. (8-8-02)

Clint Fullen:

This news is several years old, but we just learned that Clint Fullen retired (again) from the San Diego Police Department. He was involved in some innovative crime scene work at San Diego. Clint mentioned that he is enjoying retirement and is doing some consulting. He has one child living in Longmont so he makes it to the area at least several times a year. You may contact him via the email list. (8-8-02)

Pictures:

We are seeking pictures of the Department, members, anything to add to the web site, so, if you have some, contact Hal Nees. (8-8-02)

Jerry Hoover:

If you are curious about what happened to former Lt. and Commander Jerry Hoover of the Boulder Police Department, click on this link. Reno, Nevada Police Department.