Humor in Blue.

In view of the ever increasing anti-police fervor I readily admit that I struggled with the idea of writing this book and the possible controversy it could cause in the civilian sector. Although civilians generally and in many instances habitually have a gross misperception of police that is often aggravated by negative encounters with law enforcement as well as bias news media. Sadly a certain intellectually challenged segment of our society, totally void of logic and reason, wants to not only abolish the police but have also developed outright hatred and murder of police officers. That is due in part that a large majority of civilians have absolutely no idea what policing is all about. It is for the most part only understood by those who have or are serving in the profession. I eventually felt compelled to expose the other side of civilian society that police officers are confronted by on a routine basis and find ways to deal with.

Although police officers quickly learn to separate their personal life from the job; home stays home and work stays at work but the mental anguish stays with the officer. In order to cope with the many different demands placed on police officers a highly unusual sense of humor develops that is often extremely difficult for civilians to understand; if at all. Although police officers come from the same society of the morons who chastise them, these imbeciles demand that because police officers basically believe in abiding by the law, they are viewed as pariahs. I caution the reader to maintain an open mind, apply sound reasoning and an unbiased view of policing and reality. I also want to emphasize that ALL stories are real as they were actually experienced by either myself or other troopers, sheriffs, county, city or town police. Included are stories from foreign countries by police officers I met personally. It appears as though the hidden side and often stupid and ugly face of society seems to be universal when coming in contact with law enforcement.

Looking Back

It is a fascinating, exciting, and highly extraordinary story that is intertwined with personal experiences. Numerous intriguing historical references are made to expose the hypocrisy of justice, exaggerated or deliberately distorted and conveniently forgotten facts that victors are loath to have unearthed, and explore the prevailing mindset of people before the war and afterward. It portrays a young German boy who personally witnessed the horrible tragedy of war, and listened to veteran soldiers and civilians describe their ordeal of inhumane suffering. Thanks to the capable guidance of loving paternal grandparents, who were there for him in his desperate hours, they had instilled in him a solid foundation for life. After a poignant departure from Germany and a harrowing sea voyage filled with humor and suspense, Rudie arrived safely in his new home and quickly realized the absolute necessity of learning a new language. His hopes for a new life and an unexpectedly short residency in Canada were shattered by the death of his father (Vati). Only after his birth mother had been coerced to take care of him, was it possible for him to immigrate to the United States. Rudie developed more fondness for his stepfather than he ever had for his mother, who denied him her estate when she died. Tragic circumstances forced him to assume an adult posture before he was twelve years old. It is a plethora of human emotions, ranging from grief to hilarious humor and eventual success, despite often seemingly insurmountable odds.