Hand of an Angel

Do you have a citizen patrol group in your city called the "Guardian Angels?" We do.

 

I first interviewed Curtis Sliwa, the originator of the Guardian Angels, way back in 1982.

 

I found his concept of crime-fighting intriguing, and I was interested enough to join the Angels, but it never happened.

 

Till yesterday.

 

I met with the local Angels on the invite of my son's friend, Marco (his hand in the image), and have decided to assist the group with fund-raising and promotion.

 

I took a little training in self-defense from the chapter president, Dave; it felt strange at first, but I soon got the idea. I knew I had instilled something in my brain, because as I was leaving and Dave moved towards me to shake my hand, adrenaline shot up my arms, and I had to struggle to keep them from flying into a defensive position. Made me laugh.

 

The Angels were largely misunderstood in their earler days as vigilantes or wackos. But police and other security officials now accept them and their non-aggressive presence in cities like New York and New Orleans.

 

(The pinkish bokeh? Training mats.)

 

~~Sheree~~

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