We were caught at the wrong place at the wrong time.
We were stuck in the middle at the Chicago Navy Pier 4th of July Chaos!
This incident it has left a mark on us.... which will be hard to fade away. Especially in the mind of my 6 year old and 11 year old.
They were shaken up, but on the tough discussions, the one thing that stood out for them is the bravery of the Chicago Police. So they decided to write Thank You Letters.
With their permission here it is
My 6 year old, Little Lady
I am writing to you to
say thank you. I was part of the chaos in Navy Pier on July fourth. Before that
day, I used to get annoyed when in the night I would hear the high screeching
sound of the police cars. Now, I feel safer when ever I hear that exact same
noise. I got very scared when the big stampede started racing towards me and my
family. Then, when the stampede died down, and you yelled with a gentle voice
to duck, I did exactly that, knowing you would keep me safe. It was quite a
relief that my mom and dad and sister where right there next to me. I admire
your bravery when you yelled to duck, but stood up straighter yourself. That
amount of braveness and courage is mind-blowing. When I was ducking, I was
crying because I thought there was a criminal on the loose with a gun. I was
relieved when I read the news saying that no shots were fired. There is one
thing engraved in my head still- When a police came up to our scared family and
said these exact words ‘ You can get up. It is safe.’. Once again thank you.
We were stuck in the middle at the Chicago Navy Pier 4th of July Chaos!
This incident it has left a mark on us.... which will be hard to fade away. Especially in the mind of my 6 year old and 11 year old.
They were shaken up, but on the tough discussions, the one thing that stood out for them is the bravery of the Chicago Police. So they decided to write Thank You Letters.
With their permission here it is
My 6 year old, Little Lady
Dear police,
Thank you for keeping us safe from the bad guys. I was at navy
pier on 4th of July 2019. I got scared when the crowd was running towards me.
It was scary when I saw blood and people hurt.You were very brave.
Thanks
alot,
My 11 year old, Miss Chatterbox
Dear police,
I am writing to you to
say thank you. I was part of the chaos in Navy Pier on July fourth. Before that
day, I used to get annoyed when in the night I would hear the high screeching
sound of the police cars. Now, I feel safer when ever I hear that exact same
noise. I got very scared when the big stampede started racing towards me and my
family. Then, when the stampede died down, and you yelled with a gentle voice
to duck, I did exactly that, knowing you would keep me safe. It was quite a
relief that my mom and dad and sister where right there next to me. I admire
your bravery when you yelled to duck, but stood up straighter yourself. That
amount of braveness and courage is mind-blowing. When I was ducking, I was
crying because I thought there was a criminal on the loose with a gun. I was
relieved when I read the news saying that no shots were fired. There is one
thing engraved in my head still- When a police came up to our scared family and
said these exact words ‘ You can get up. It is safe.’. Once again thank you.
Sincerely,
Fate goes ever as fate must.- from Beowulf.
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2 comments:
So sweet of them. Hope they are slowly getting over this incident.
Manju.
Yes they are slowly and surely. Thank you for your kind words
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