(An Open THANK YOU Note from Trooper Jeff Cunningham) I want to thank everyone for the prayers, visits, calls, concern and support that has been given to me and my family during this time. It’s been five weeks since my accident, and I am continuing on the long road to recovery from the injuries I sustained. The support I have received from my fellow troopers - my second family - has made my recovery efforts less stressful, as I was comfortable knowing that my family was being provided for and taken care of from day-to-day. My friends and family were amazed at the awesome amount of support that I have received from troopers and other first responders from all over the state. It was difficult to explain to non-trooper families the level of commitment, the loyalty and camaraderie of the “Red Legs.” It did not have to be explained, because it was just shown. We know that three things are going to happen when a trooper is called: (1) they are going to come; (2) they are going to come fast; and (3) things are going to change when they get there. All three happened with me, and I cannot tell you how much I APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU FOR IT. After a month in the hospital, I am finally home and working on out-patient rehab. I am recovering very quickly and hope to be back at work soon. (Tell Ralph Smith about two weeks!)

Sincerely,

Jeff Cunningham, F-46

Annie Corbin, daughter of Lynn and Freddie (F-41) Corbin, was recently elected State Treasurer for the Future Business Leaders of America organization at the State FBLA Conference in Jackson. She and the officer team and other delegates from Mississippi recently attended the National FBLA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. While there, they attended officer training workshops and leadership seminars. She will be serving as the Future Business Leaders of America’s Treasurer for the 2008-2009 school year. Annie attends Booneville High School and will be a junior this fall. She is also a member of FFA, FCA, National Honor Society, Anchor Club, Annual Staff and participates on the tennis team at her high school. Annie, we are very proud of your election as FBLA’s State Treasurer. Who knows . . . one day we’ll wake up and see that Annie Corbin is Mississippi’s second woman State Treasurer! On behalf of the MSTA Board and the entire trooper family - CONGRATULATIONS Annie on such an outstanding achievement!

UPDATE - Trooper Jeff Cunningham has now been moved from the trauma unit in Memphis to a private hospital room in Oxford. This is OUTSTANDING news! He continues to get better every day. His recovery is far from over. If you’re in the area, go stop in and check on him or call and visit with him over the phone. Keep those thoughts and prayers coming - UPDATE.

MSTA Board Member and Trooper Jeff Cunningham, out of Troop F, was severely injured yesterday afternoon (June 19). He was on his MHP motorcycle going to work a wreck in New Albany. A van pulled out in front of him causing the accident. Jeff was quickly airlifted to The Med in Memphis. After undergoing surgery late Thursday night, he is now in the ICU. For updates on his condition, we ask that you keep checking our web site or call the Trooper Store at 601.987.1458. Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

UPDATE: Steve has been moved to a private room at Methodist Hospital in Jackson. Please continue to keep Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they journey through his recovery and rehabilitation. We learned late tonight that M/Sgt Steve Hood, of Troop F, was seriously injured in an accident at his home today. He was flown to North Mississippi Medical Center for emergency surgery. Currently, he is listed in critical but stable condition. Steve is shown here at the golf tournament during the 2007 trooper’s convention. On behalf of the Mississippi Troopers Association, we ask that you keep Steve and his family in your thoughts and prayers. For additional information and an update on Steve’s condition, please contact the Trooper Store. Godspeed for a quick recovery!