Trooper Showcase

May 20th, 2008

They’re Not on S.W.A.T.!

They’ve been dubbed Shooter One and Shooter Two. We’re not sure how these nicknames came to be. Are these two troopers (Carr and Harrington) on the S.W.A.T. team? Not! Are they on the pistol team? Not! Their uniforms tell us that they are on the Honor Guard. Hmmm, do they carry the rifles on the Honor Guard? Not sure about that one. So, one must wonder where the nicknames of Shooter One and Shooter Two come from… If you think you know the answer, share it with those who need to know (and yes, I’m on a need to know basis). Also, they were part of a larger team (Miley, Goodin, Carr, Harrington, J. Johnson, Blackmon, Seale, and R. Daniels) that went to Washington D.C. recently to compete in our first national Honor Guard competition while also paying tribute to Mississippi’s fallen law enforcement officers! On behalf of all troopers, thanks to the Honor Guard for representing your fellow troopers, fellow law enforcement officers, and for making your state very proud of your performance.

THE 10-8 REPORT

Congratulations to the Crawford family on their new arrival! We are pleased to announce that Michael Martin and Janie Lee (Crawford) Martin of Ridgeland announce the birth of their very first child. Hayze Robert Martin was born on May 14, 2008 in McComb at 6:29 p.m. Hayze weighted in at 7 lbs 7 oz and measured 20 inches. Both Hayze and his parents are doing well. He’s welcomed into the Crawford clan by his grandfather, SSG Rod Crawford and uncles M/Sgt Gerry Crawford, Sgt. Steve Crawford, Mike Crawford of the USPS, and Lt. Keith Crawford of the Hattiesburg Police Department. On behalf of the Mississippi Trooper family, congratulations!

UPDATE! — The suspect, Robertson who is pictured here, committed suicide tonight - swift justice came for the fallen trooper in Texas, James Scott Burns, 39 years old. From our Mississippi Trooper family to fellow troopers in Texas, we are saddened by your loss and pray for Trooper Burns’ friends and family. — A Texas DPS Trooper was shot and killed last night in Marion County subsequent a traffic stop. The suspect has been identified as Brandon Wayne Robertson, W/M, DOB: 03/04/71, 6′2″ 250 lbs, Red hair, Green eyes. Robertson is a former Texas police officer, believed to be armed with high caliber weapons and over 1000 rounds of ammunition. Read More . . .

This past weekend, the famed Blue Angels gave a spectacular, breath-taking show at the Meridian Naval Air Station. If you didn’t have a chance to take your family to the show, don’t worry. I took my two boys and about 500 photos for you to view.  In our “PHOTO ALBUM” section in the box below, you can browse through some of those pictures. This is our way to salute the men and women who serve our country every day in the military. Hope that you enjoy the pictures!