Brotherhood of Blue

With Police Week passing us by, I have heard the term "Brotherhood" tossed around a lot. What does it mean to you? Do you feel as if you have fraternal brothers and sisters in blue? How do you know? What is this Brotherhood?

I feel that after we started the FOP 98 Lodge, The Brotherhood is starting to materialize. I think of Brotherhood when a fellow brother needed a ride from the hospital, calls were made and he got picked up and taken home. I think of Brotherhood when I call out on something and I look around and there is a fellow brother (or sister). I think of Brotherhood when an assist drops, the only thing that is smelled on the scene, is burning brakes of police cars. I think of brotherhood when after a high stress call, a phone call is received to just check on you, and make sure you don't need anything (personally or business), I think of Brotherhood when you have to get off on time, and your fellow brothers and sisters take all the calls dispatch is trying to dump on you.

Brotherhood, It is catching here at the Lodge. I think of Brotherhood when your on short or long term, and calls are received to see if you need anything, and if you do, it's done. I think of Brotherhood when families come together and we learn each other's kids names. I think of Brotherhood, I think we are looking out for each other in all senses.

Yes, I believe I am starting to finally see "BROTHERHOOD" here for the first time. God Bless, my Brothers and Sisters in blue, and I hope the "BROTHERHOOD" is here to stay.

What do you think?