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Show 4 HILLTOP TIMES TIMES May 24, 2012 Above, Ogden City Assistant Police Chief Eric Young talks about events following the death of Agent Jared Francom at a Hill AFB Formal Police Retreat at the Hill Aerospace Museum May 18. Right, Tech. Sgt. Sean Hannah and Senior Airman Aletha Sanford, both 75th Air Base Wing Honor Guard, fold a flag. KIM COOK/U.S. Air Force 'True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic BY MARYLou GORNY Hilltop Times editor I t was the support of the community and the support of Ogden City's leaders that sustained the Ogden Police Department in the difficult days after Agent Jared Francom's death, said Assistant Police Chief Eric Young at a presentation May 15 at the Hill Aerospace Museum. The Boy Scouts hanging innumerable flags in the cold before the procession through the streets of the community, the mounting of a huge flag at the corner of 25th Street and Washington Avenue by the fire department, the outpouring of support from the lined streets by residents. Young pointed out the fairly young leadership at the Ogden Police Department and in the post of Ogden mayor just prior to the events: "Mayor Mike Caldwell was sworn in office on Tuesday, January 3. He received a call on the evening of Wednesday, January 4, notifying him of six police officers being shot in Ogden city. He arrived at the hospital within minutes and stayed at the side of the police department in the days, weeks and months that continued, learning his new responsibilities and leading under the most difficult of circumstances. "Assistant Chief Wayne Tarwater took the reins of acting police chief just days prior to the tragedy," said Young, also citing his dedication and leadership. Young repeated a quote presented at one of the memorials by an Ogden resident attributed to Arthur Ashe: "True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at any cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost." A recent memorial service was held May 3 at the Salt Lake Capitol where Francom's name was added to a memorial wall for the fallen. Young said, "At the end of the services, the Weber/Morgan Strike Force agents and Ogden Patrol Officers surrounded his picture and the pictures of other fallen (police officers). Those officers faced sheer terror but they served at whatever cost," Young said. "It is the firm support of every man and woman in law enforcement and the armed services that sees us through difficult times and in sustaining the Constitution of the United States," the assistant police chief continued. "The beginning of both oaths (of enlistment in the armed forces and of that of Ogden Police Officers) swear the support and defense of the United States Constitution," he said. Young, the son of a fallen U.S. Army private in Vietnam and grandson of a U.S. Army and Navy veteran, finds much in common with those in military police services and he acknowledged the armed services' role in his formation. "There are currently 33 members of the Ogden Police Department who have previously served or are currently serving in the armed forces," said Young. "There's an interreliability between the two." "It is the firm support of every man and woman in law enforcement and the armed services that sees us through difficult times and in sustaining the Constitution of the United States." "It is our duty as American citizens to honor those who sacrifice ... we're not here just to honor Jared but all others who would put hand upon their chest to stand firmly to uphold the United States Constitution." He concluded, "We should always honor them in their service and remember them as they serve, including those who made the greatest of sacrifices." The formal retreat was sponsored by the 75th Security Forces Squadron. ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF ERIC YOUNG, Ogden Police Department " Hill AFB Job Openings Site Internal civilian announcements are posted on the Air Force Personnel Center Web site. Announcements for bargaining unit positions are posted on Fridays. All other announcements may be posted any day of the week. The Civilian Announcement Notification System is a subscription e-mail service available to 2 assist employees in their job search. Self-nominations for posted announcements can be made on-line at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/resweb, or via the interactive voice response system at 1-800-997-2378 and TDD 1-800-382-0893. " For info on NSPS visit http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps. You've Got To See It To Believe It, You Really Do! - ti —2$ I 4010 07. '4 PREPARE Continued from back page 6 your over shirt and the slight dampness will cool you down. Leaving shirts untucked will also allow for movement with the breeze. Ladies, long-flowing, loose-fitting sundresses will actually keep you cooler than shorts by not sticking to you and allowing you to feel pretty as you move throw the crowds. You can also chill your pulse points by splashing cold water over your wrist for a moment each hour and splash or sprinkle a little on your temples or face. Don't forget to drink water to stay hydrated. There will be plenty of water provided in numerous locations on Hill AFB at the air show. While you're in the hot sun, you can't drink too much of it. Drink cool water or non-alcoholic, noncaffeinated beverages like sports drinks to help restore electrolyte balance. Sunglasses are a great idea to bring along to protect your eyes. Remember, you're going to be looking up at the sky a lot so you don't want to forget your eye shades. Whatever you do, don't forget the sunscreen. Even if it's a cloudy day, you're likely to sunburn. Broad-spectrum protection protects against UVA and UVB rays. Use sun protection factor (SPF) 30 or greater and preferably water resistant. Apply sunscreen liberally at least 15 minutes prior to exposure and don't forget your ears, nose, lips, neck, hands and any other part of your body that's going to see the sunshine. Use enough product to coat your skin and don't forget to reapply throughout the day; at least every couple of hours. Although there might not be a great deal of shade at the air show, consider taking small breaks when you do find some. Remember to be courteous to your neighbors. People have traveled from far and wide to experience what could be a once in a lifetime opportunity for them and the last thing they want to stare into is your child's Batman or Tinkerbelle umbrella in lieu of a group of F-16 Fighting Falcons' performing barrel rolls across the clear blue sky of the Wasatch Front. This tip might surprise you. Don't eat. Graze. Eating a large meal will increase your body temperature. Eating smaller, more frequent meals will keep you cooler while you're in the sun enjoying the show. Last, but not least, have a plan for your family and friends in case you become separated. If you all have mobile phones that could be a helpful plan, although you might have difficulty hearing due to the aircraft traffic, so you may need to resort to texting. If you know the Air Force base well, pick a spot ahead of time where everyone could meet. It's your family, so think of something that would work well for all of you. 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