Friends,
Today we celebrate all the fathers and father figures who have made a positive impact in our lives, and I’ve got one of the best.
My dad LeRoy was a police officer in the NYPD for 30 years, continuing the legacy of his father who was Assistant Police Commissioner on St. Croix from the 1930’s to 60s.
My father was not only my greatest supporter, but also my toughest critic who inspired me to pursue justice and become the woman I am today. He was a constant presence in my life as well as so many young people in the Virgin Islands and New York.
Here is one of my favorite pictures of me with my dad:
This is my first Father’s Day without my Daddy, I’m so grateful I can still hear his voice and feel his hugs and kisses and love. Wish a Dad Happy Father’s Day this weekend and thank them for all they do.
— LeRoy’s daughter (Stacey)