And nothing, whoa nothing is going right.
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest nights.
You just call out my name,
And you know whereever I am
I'll come running, oh yeah baby
To see you again.
Winter, spring , summer, or fall,
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah.
You've got a freind.
It took me a full week to think about what I would say about the Benefit that was thrown for Eric. Even a week later, I still have trouble. It's not that I do not have a ton of amazing things to write, and so many people to thank, it's just that there is so much that I want and need to say, that I do not think my words can do it justice.
I guess the best way to do that is to recap the night, and give thanks for all that was done.
The night started off with some special surprises for Eric. He had already been told that we were getting picked up in a limo/luxury car by his Captain Mike McCarrick.
What Eric didn't know is one of my best friend Nichole's stepfather Jeff, an Officer in the group Warriors' Watch Riders, and Nichole's Mom Kim made arrangements with members of the organization and Eric's Motorcycle Club, Bullets LEMC, to escort our ride from our house to the FOP. This was quite an honor, one usually bestowed upon heroes in our military when they come home. Knowing that the riders were coming around 6, I told Eric we should wait outside for our ride. While waiting he heard the roar of a group of wheels headed our way. I said to him, "Sounds like somebody is having fun." A few moments later about 20 bikes and 4 cars roll up to our house. Keep in mind it was a cold night, so these man and woman went above and beyond to show their support for my husband. Many of them started out as strangers, but they are now friends...
When we arrived at the FOP we were taken back by all that had been done for Eric. From the grand entrance:
To the people that just kept pouring in.
Eventually they had to open up the FOP Lounge because there were just too many people. My uncle, Joe Conklin, put on a performance as well.
It was all so much! We were literally overwhelmed by the amazing love and support shown by so many. There are so many people to thank, I know I am going to miss someone, but here are just a few...-Capt. Mike McCarrick & The Officers of the 2nd Police District
-John McNesby, FOP President
-Steve Weiler, FOP VP
-Bullets M/C
-Warriors' Watch Riders
-Cpl. Vince Nowakowski
-Officer Tom Loglisci (Video)
-Officers Jesberger & Mroz (Music)
-Officers Alley & Murphy (planning/organization, donations, set up)
-Doreen Devlin & her "Basket Elves"
-Members of the Kozlowski, Dial, Grace, Conklin & Conway Families
-Joe Conklin (Comedian)
-Sgts McLain & Barclay
-Lt. Macartney
-Soooo many businesses: Sears Hardware Doylestown, Home Depot, Sears, Lowes, Cheapcarribbean.com, Philadelphia Flyers, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles, Nick's Roast Beef, Field House, Galaxy Tans, Atlantic Tactical, Philly Heating & AC, Barb's Harley Davidson, 92.5 XTU...so many more that I can't even think of the names...
-Mike Ruth- TV, Conway Cousin's- Ipad, Frain Family- Vacation in the Catskills
There is so much more I could write but I do not even know where to begin. All I can say is thank you for your love and support, and being the helping hand that we needed as we are down and troubled...
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