April 2019 Hot Sheet

Your annual WSRDSPOA Dues are NOW $30.00 per year.

Please send your $30 check to:

WSRDSPOA

PO Box 13265

Spokane Valley, WA 99213

This is our new mailbox as of April 1, 2019.

 As of April 1, 2019, if your Dues have not been paid since 2017, you will be removed from our membership.

The 2019 Yuma “Old Cops”, (and several younger ones), party put on by Tom Pritchard was a great success. Everyone is welcome to come and have a great time. Heck there was even a retired Trooper there. There were about 29 of us that attended. The food was great and the company even better. Thanks so much to Tom for putting this on. Just a few weeks before the party Tom had spent some time in the hospital with pneumonia. Thanks to all who helped Tom put this on. We’ll be back next year for sure.

Holloway’s Raiders, A History of the Dallas Police Department’s Deadly Shotgun Squads, by Captain E.R. Walt

First, in the interest of full disclosure, I have a confession to make. In 1971, when I was a brand new rookie with the King County Sheriff’s Department, I attended a firearms training session at the SPD range. There, I saw our illustrious president, Joe Dawson, do things with a Remington 870 that I still have difficulty believing were possible. Suffice it to say that I have been an aficionado of the police shotgun ever since.

Holloway’s Raiders was the unofficial name of the Special Enforcement unit of the Dallas, Texas, Police Department. It was formed in 1961 and commanded by one Lieutenant H.C. Holloway. The unit was formed to combat a rash of late night liquor and convenience store robberies (Dallas was the birthplace of the 7-11 ‘stop-and-robs’) that had reached epidemic proportions. Officers worked in pairs concealed on the premises, and both were armed with shotguns; a round chambered, safety on. You get an appreciation for how much has changed in police work when you read that switching the safety to ‘off’ was considered all the warning for a suspect to surrender that was deemed necessary.

Though nominally a book about the Shotgun Squad and their, shall we say, task oriented commander, it’s really much more. The book gives an excellent, albeit brief, history of the Dallas PD and goes on to chronicle the changes that all police departments in this country underwent in the decades following the 1970s that, I suspect, many of us will recognize.

The author is a retired thirty-three year veteran of DPD and in fact, at one time, commanded the successor of the Special Enforcement Unit.     I would describe his writing style as relaxed, but this isn’t just a collection of ‘war’ stories. It is about a time and place and the different personalities that impacted it and that’s what makes it a very interesting read.

RBO

Ryan Shane Thompson, Kittitas County Deputy, EOW 19 March, 2019

Ryan Shane Thompson was born in Walla Walla, Washington on August 24, 1976 to Terry and Kathryn Thompson. Ryan grew up in and attended school in Walla Walla through high school. In high school he excelled at the sports of football and wrestling, not because he was a gifted athlete, but because of his grit and determination drove him past the possibility of limitation. Ryan was more than a people person and prom king, he was kind and had an amazingly positive attitude towards everyone. Ryan’s love of wrestling took him to North Idaho College where he wrestled and made many lifelong friends. Wanting to continue wrestling, he chose to attend Central Washington University. He traveled abroad to Spain, Mexico and South America while finishing a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. He graduated from CWU in 2003.
Ryan started with Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office as a reserve, then moved into corrections from 2004-2007. Then from 2007-2013 he worked at Central Washington University Police Department.
He met his wife Sara in 2008, and in true Thompson fashion, made her his wife in 2013 at an epic storm of a ceremony. He was her “handsome man,” and she was his “hot lady.” In December of 2013, Ryan started as a Deputy at Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. He loved his job following in his father’s, uncle’s and brother’s law enforcement footsteps. They were his heroes. He looked up to his little brother for his love of learning and growing academically. His mother gave him kindness, respect and genuine love for those around him.

Ryan did nothing small. He was never late because nothing started until Thompson arrived. He enjoyed seeing new places, making and eating crazy, fancy food, BBQ and beer on the porch with friends and neighbors, rock and fossil hunting, metal sculpting, art, brewing beer, music, chicken chasing, giant turkey raising, climbing mountains, fly fishing, hiking, boating and most recently rock climbing – just to name a few hobbies. He summited Mount Rainier and climbed many other peaks around Washington. His yard and garden always had multiple projects brewing. Everything was interesting to him – from how it worked, to how it grew. He never stopped learning new things. He collected everything; including hobbies and close friends. You all know who you are – because he told you.

Above all, his love for his family was always number one. Sara was blessed in ways only God could have conjured up when she met this man. He gave her everything she never knew she wanted and more. Ryan loved his children beyond words. He believed in Madison’s academic and running abilities to his core. He was proud to cheer her on and watch her meet and exceed goals as she grew into a beautiful, kind young lady. Pepper may have taught Ryan more than he taught her. He was never afraid of diapers or staying up with a cranky baby. He had the most patient ways of helping her tiny heart grow and inspiring her love of the outdoors and learning new things. She brought in her first fish with Daddy before she was two. Archer and Ryan had very little time together on earth, but they had an unmistakable father-son bond. He takes after his father in the kindness he has in his eyes and a relentlessly brilliant smile.
Ryan was taken from his family, friends and community at age 42 on March 19, 2019.
He is survived by his wife Sara; his dear children, Madison (16) and Pepper (3) and son Archer (1). His father and mother, Terry and Kathryn Thompson; brothers Aaron and Brandon, Spouses and children; nieces and nephews; John Anonsen; uncles Tom and Tim Thompson; grandfather Norm Panell, Aunt Bonnie and Uncle Gary and all of his cousins. Sara’s father, mother, uncles, aunts, cousins; and far too many friends to count.

May you rest peacefully and watch over us as you did here on earth. We love you “way up to the moon and the sky” – Pepper.

Jerry D. Berger. Retired Des Moines PD officer Jerry Burger passed away on December 24, 2018.

Michael A. Daviduke. Retired WSP Major Michael Daviduke passed away at the age of 90, on January 6, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Daviduke, and son, Michael S. Daviduke.  Mike was preceded in death by his son, Matthew, and daughter, Kathleen.

Mike began working for the Washington State Patrol on January 19, 1959, as a Driver’s License Examiner in North Seattle.  He was commissioned on October 5, 1959, and assigned to Spokane.

Mike had an expansive career and served admirably in many assignments before retiring on August 31, 1988, as a Major assigned to the Field Operations Bureau in Olympia.

Charles Linscott. Retired Trooper Charles Linscott passed away on January 13, 2019, at the age of 80. Charles began working for the Washington State Patrol on July 15, 1963, as a Radio Dispatcher assigned to Ellensburg.  Charles was commissioned on June 25, 1965, with the 34th Trooper Cadet Basic Training Class and assigned to Seattle.  Charles served 25 years in District 2 before retiring on June 29, 1988.

 He is survived by his wife Ann, his 11 children; Deb, Brad, Pam, Cheri, Rod, Laura, Cheryl, Lesa, Stewart, Jennifer, and Bill, and 22 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

James Payne. Retired Trooper James (Jim) Payne passed away Saturday morning, March 9th in the care of Hospice at the age of 76. He had battled cancer for 6 years. Jim, badge 734, retired in 1992.

James Gleason. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Trooper James (Jim) Gleason #279/Goldendale.  Jim retired from the WSP in 1986 after serving the citizens of our state for over 26 years. After retirement, Jim was elected and served 2 years as the Klickitat County Sheriff.  Jim was also a proud graduate of the 156th FBI National Academy.

Mike Nelson. Retired Centralia Police Sgt. Mike Nelson of Centralia, Wash., Badge #326, passed away on March 9, 2019, at the age of 74, after a long battle with cancer.

Sgt. Nelson started his law enforcement career as an officer with the California Highway Patrol.  After 6 years he moved and became a police officer with the City of Nampa Idaho.  Mike moved in 1974 one final time and joined the Centralia WA Police department where he served as a patrol officer, Sargent and Sargent of Detectives.  He retired in 1992.

Mike received the “Police Officer of the Year Award in 1981” Mike was known for his professionalism and his smile.

William John Mahon. Retired King County Captain, Bill Mahon passed away on March 24, 2019. Bill was born March 30, 1923 to James and Helen (Kerns) Mahon. Bill was raised in Philadelphia by the Sisters of Saint Joseph. Graduated from high school in 1941. Entered U.S. Navy in 1942. Served one and one-half years in the South Pacific and was discharged in 1945. Married “Sweet” Josephine Marie Hladik, October 2, 1946 in Sacramento, California. They were married 62 years. Retired in 1977 after 25 years with King County Sheriff’s Office. Predeceased by wife Josephine (Dec. 8, 2008). Survived by daughter Constance (Connie) Ibsen and son James (Jim) Mahon, five grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and nephews and niece in Philadelphia area.

David and Jennifer McCabe                Spokane Police Department

David retired from Spokane on June 7, 2018 and is LEOFF 2.

Ron and Celia Griffin                           King County Sheriff’s Office

Ron is LEOFF 2 and retired in March of 2017. He likes to golf, ride his Harley, travel and RV.

Gary Hardy says “thank you guys for all you do”.

Greg Knapp wrote, “Thanks for all that you do. I really appreciate it. Take care.”

Don Christianson wrote, ” Thank you for all you do for our common cause.”

Charlotte Supplee says,” Happy New Year. Still enjoying retirement and no alarm clocks.”

Ron Amer says, “Happy New Year! Thank you for all you do for us. Hope you have a good and healthy 2019.”

Jo and Bob Hutchinson say, “Happy New Year. Thanks for keeping us informed. Appreciate all the effort it must take, especially dealing with Olympia.”

Richard Melin tells us that he and his lovely wife just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on December 18, 2018. He also turned 80 on Christmas day 2018. WOW, congratulations to both Richard and Brenda.

Ron Kespohl says, “Thanks for all your work keeping us informed.”

John Johnson wrote, “Thanks for the work and effort put in to make everything a success.”

Don and Arlene Lapthorne say thanks for work well done and that they are doing well.

David and Helen Kuhn say thanks for the Hot Sheet.

Mary Epperson says thanks for all we do.

Barb and Bill McReynolds wrote, “Thank-you for ALL of your work for the retirees. You are appreciated.”

D. Joe Buda says, “Still healthy, livin’ the dream.”