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Can you please help out a brother from FOP lod#7 Ill. And get this message out to your members via email or newsletter. Thank you and Happy holidays. Rich Solita Cop’s gritty novel a must read for Police Officers Richard Solita believes law enforcement officers must have a million stories to tell. That probably goes without saying, but few are ever shared with the general public. Reason being; it is rare that a police officer decides to write a novel about hilarious, heartbreaking, and malicious incidents all observed in the line of duty. Well, Solita did. TWENTY YEARS OF VAUDEVILLE AND A PENSION/ WHAT REALLY HAPPENS BEHIND THE BADGE is a novel based on true stories of a journey that takes you through the streets of Chicago for over twenty years. The novel demonstrates how police officers are actually fine tuned actors and this phenomenon is brought to life in the entertaining and witty stories about the job. It will be mind boggling to the reader the various roles a police officer plays to get his assignments done quickly and safely. Cops must get into character, necessitated by the fact that “one day your talking to a U.S. Senator and the next your dealing with the scum of the earth.” The best character in this book is not the police. Twenty Years of Vaudeville is permeated by the bizarre and occasionally frightening weirdoes officers deal with on a daily basis. There is a complete cast of drunks, prostitutes, petty and dangerous criminals, murders, and obnoxious civilians to add color to the already vibrant narrative. And then there is the language, although mostly found in the dialogue, the author recognizes this book is not politically correct, but wanted to stay true to the way he heard cops talk in each others company. If this book is any indication, no network police show could expect to portray the dialect correctly and stay on the good side of the FCC. Solita believes his commitment to accuracy is much more important than the beliefs of today’s political correctness enthusiast. Among the lessons in this novel, aside from the hilarity, “clout is color blind”. If you knew someone heavy enough you got the job. Race and gender did not matter, contrary to what the affirmative action programs would lead us to believe.” So for an informative and pleasurable read, you must get this book. Once you begin to read it you will not be able to put it down. All information on this novel can be found on the web at www.funnypolicenovel.com or you may contact the author directly at rsolita@cox.net. Note: portions of this article written by Irv Bikner.

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I just wanted to commend the members of the Chicago Police Pipes and Drums unit for a job well done representing the law enforcement community with both honor and integrity. I really enjoyed looking at the pictures and watching the videos on your website as well. Keep up the good work and God bless each and every one of you!

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The Pipes and Drums of the Chicago Police Department, “Great Job by All in Monaco!”

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Your performances in the Principality of Monaco were just wonderful and very emotional. Monaco will never forget you. Come back soon !

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I was just cruising through some new sites and came across yours. A nice job, well done. I also noticed that in your Links you list many other Cleveland-area bands, but we, alas, are MIA. We would appreciate it if you could add us to your list and we will do likewise. Thanks in advance, Bob Heiss Drum Major P.S. Stop by our site and say hello!

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What a wonderful gathering on Saturday (16 Oct.)!! It was great meeting many of you. Lots of pictures to come. Best wishes for your trip to Monaco.