Only A Cop by Harry T. O'Reilly Published by Laura O'Reilly-Stanzilis
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A collection of short stories by Harry T. O'Reilly, NYPD Retired Detective Sgt.
Dedicated to all in law enforcement and public service who step out each day to serve.
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A collection of short stories by Harry T. O'Reilly, NYPD Retired Detective Sgt.
Dedicated to all in law enforcement and public service who step out each day to serve.
Price Includes Shipping. Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Excerpt
"Listen closely son, I’m going to tell you about your father. Your reference to him as "only a cop" implies a sense of failure or lack of achievement because he’s not a sergeant or lieutenant or higher. How many brothers and sisters do you have? Did grandpa die and leave you a ton of money? If not, are you aware of the financial realities of raising and educating a family? Do you have any idea how difficult the competition is to be promoted in an occupation where there are limited vacancies and opportunities for advancement? Are you aware that if you work a second, and sometimes a third job to make ends meet that maybe you are too weary to study or attend promotion-tutorial classes? Are you aware that for many men, being "only a cop" can be so fulfilling that there may be no desire to be promoted? Have you ever noticed those green, white and blue bars over your father’s shield? Have you ever asked him what they represent? I can assure you he didn’t get them in a Cracker Jack Box. Each one of them represents a superior achievement in a job where bravery, courage, danger and brilliant police work are considered routine."
"Listen closely son, I’m going to tell you about your father. Your reference to him as "only a cop" implies a sense of failure or lack of achievement because he’s not a sergeant or lieutenant or higher. How many brothers and sisters do you have? Did grandpa die and leave you a ton of money? If not, are you aware of the financial realities of raising and educating a family? Do you have any idea how difficult the competition is to be promoted in an occupation where there are limited vacancies and opportunities for advancement? Are you aware that if you work a second, and sometimes a third job to make ends meet that maybe you are too weary to study or attend promotion-tutorial classes? Are you aware that for many men, being "only a cop" can be so fulfilling that there may be no desire to be promoted? Have you ever noticed those green, white and blue bars over your father’s shield? Have you ever asked him what they represent? I can assure you he didn’t get them in a Cracker Jack Box. Each one of them represents a superior achievement in a job where bravery, courage, danger and brilliant police work are considered routine."
