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NOEL JACKSON, YOU WILL BE MISSED

Although he remained courageous, brave and positive through his battle with cancer, Noel Jackson passed away on October 13th, 2017. Noel was a loving husband to his wife Rondi, a father to his children Brock and Heather, and a friend to many that knew him. There are no words to express how much he has impacted everyone's lives in a positive way and how much he will be missed. The world was definitely a better place with him in it. The Jackson family has requested that you can honor Noel Jac...

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9-11 LETTER

So often we commemorate the day or memorialize an overwhelming mass tragedy, but lose sight of the individuals, the moments in time, the instances that change our world. The below letter, written to a 9/11 survivor, to the police officer who saved her that day, could easily go out to any Officer in the field today. In instances each and every day, they give of themselves selflessly, without hesitation, in the face of fear. Alongside members from each of the various emergency services - they...

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MILPITAS RELAY FOR LIFE HONORING NOEL JACKSON

This Saturday, July 8th and July 9th, the Milpitas POA will participate in the Milpitas Relay for Life. This year we will be dedicating the walk to Noel Jackson. Many of you only know Noel as the Crossing Guard supervisor, but for those that have had the privilege to know him beyond that, he is a friend, he is a brother, he is a dedicated husband, a loving father, and he is a fighter. The Milpitas POA is looking forward to joining the community this Saturday. We are still accpepting donatio...

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Tribute 7/7 - Dallas City Hall, July 7th, 2017

We will gather in remembrance -On the evening of July 7, 2016, the city of Dallas shook as four Dallas Police Officers and one DART Police Officer were fatally shot during an otherwise peaceful march in downtown Dallas. Nine officers and two civilians were also injured throughout the evening. The city rallied together and provided unprecedented support to first-responders and the families affected.Schedules of Events -Throughout Tribute 7/7, the community’s central event of the anniversary, cere...

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MILPITAS RELAY FOR LIFE FOR NOEL JACKSON - JULY 8TH & 9TH

On July 8th and July 9th, the Milpitas POA will participate in the Milpitas Relay for Life. This year we will be dedicating the walk to Noel Jackson. Many of you only know Noel as the Crossing Guard supervisor, but for those that have had the privilege to know him beyond that, he is a friend, he is a brother, he is a dedicated husband, a loving father, and he is a fighter.1 in 3 women and 1 in 2 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. One of those people could be yo...

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Honoring American Heroes, Past and Present

Law enforcement officers are people like you and me who want to make a difference. Serving the communities that we all share is just a part of what these humble heroes do. Standing up for those who can not stand up for themselves is just in their blood. Despite the dangers, they proudly put on their uniforms and badges every day, for us. National Peace Officer’s Memorial Day has become a day for us to unite as a community and to honor those who have given their lives to protect us, our fam...

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