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Irish Angel & Shatterproof
On my last trip to the U.S, I had the great pleasure. of being invited to Florida by an awesome organization called “Shatterproof.” Irish Angel,
prides itself on the partnerships we build and the reasources we provide as being reputable. I am very passionate about making sure that the companies we partner with can offer the best support, quality, care and have integrity for those who we help.
Upon arriving in Fort Lauderdale I met with Alfreo “Sonny” Silva, who was taking me on the tour of the facilties to show me just what Shatterproof had to offer for those in service past and present. The Shatterproof, program was created for Law Enforcement, First Responders and Veterans, that maybe suffering from PTS, addiction and mental health issues.
50 Years of Tragedy
For the last two decades, I have studied line of duty deaths very closely and typically pull a decade of tragedy from each individual state prior to...
Marines, business owners cancel order that says “F- the police” then send a mic drop response
For every Starbucks that refuses to sell coffee to cops or puts their name in as “pig,” there is a bag of Black Rifle Coffee to take its place.
For every Dallas-area moving company that says they will refuse cops business, there is a company that will not honor anti-police orders for their product.
Ret. LEO and Military Veteran Michael Mercer
Irish Angel would like to welcome and introduce Ret. LEO and Military Veteran Michael Mercer.to the Irish Angel family.
Michael had a long career of service, until he was injured badly and suffered with TBI. Michael now serves in another capacity, through his experience of TBI and depression, he has found his purpose in helping his fellow brothers and sisters struggling with their battles of wellness.
Meet Ret. Assistant Chief Scott Mingus
Irish Angel would like to introduce you to Scott Mingus. Scott is a Ret. Assistant Chief, that has experienced the same struggles as many of our followers. Scott shares his experience with PTS and how he fights every day to maintain a positive well-being, of which he does through fitness.
Four arrested in the murder of off-duty LAPD officer who was house-hunting with his girlfriend
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office has reported they have charged four people in connection with the murder of an off-duty Los Angeles Police officer.
Investigators have not released any of the suspect’s names.
Baltimore state’s attorney Mosby – who targeted cops – indicted on multiple federal charges
BALTIMORE, MD- Oh Marilyn…we hardly knew ye.
Marilyn is Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, whose previous claim to fame was indicting six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddy Gray back in 2015, has just fallen flat on her face, after a federal grand jury indicted her on federal charges of lying on loan applications, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Update: Infant orphan of deputies who took their own lives will be adopted by family member
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – A child orphaned when his parents committed suicide in January will be adopted by an unnamed family member.
Jayce Osteen had barely been alive when both of his parents died to suicide in early January of this year. Now, at least he will be able to remain in the family thanks to a relative who will be adopting him.
His Son, A Reserve Deputy Was Killed In The Line Of Duty
His Son, A Reserve Deputy Was Killed In The Line Of Duty. Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. Jim Whitehead talks about his Son, the extreme trauma of his L.O.D. death, how it impacted him and the family. And how it motivates him to help others. Reserve Deputy Sheriff Mark Alan Whitehead and his partner Reserve Sergeant Scott Collins were killed when their patrol car was struck by a drunk driver.
Hero Marine saves man who was repeatedly stabbed in random convenience store attack
FAYETTE COUNTY, TN – A U.S. Marine Corps member just happened to stop in a Tennessee convenience store just in time to save a man who had been randomly stabbed several times.
Snatched From Death, Irish Angel Advisor Officer Matt Thornton
Special thanks to my very dear friend and Irish Angel Advisor Officer Matt Thornton, for sharing his incredible journey from the darkness to the light and how he turned all that upset and hurt into helping his soldiers.
First Responders, Who Are They?
First Responders, who are they:
Mothers, Daughters, Sister, Nieces, Fathers, Sons, Brothers, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, Grandmothers, Grandfathers. They are just like you and me and what I mean by that is they are human too.
Christmas Presence!
For most, the Holiday Season is a season for joy and laughter. It is a season where Christmas presents set center stage for family traditions, family gatherings, and family fun!
Prevalence of Coronary Disease in Law Enforcement
Twenty-two years – it is staggering. The average life expectancy of a police officer in the United States is twenty-two years less than their civilian counterparts. (1) As a police officer, life expectancy is only 57 years, compared to 69 years in the civilian sector. This, however, is just the tip of the iceberg.
9/11, The View Though My Eyes
20 years ago today, America and indeed the world as we know it changed. Prior to that day terms like sleeper cells, dirty bombs, and lone wolf attacks, were not part of the American lexicon. Then on one picture perfect fall morning, America lost its innocence, and became the victim of one of those terrorist attacks that until then we had only heard of in far-off lands.
Alcohol and Hormonal Alterations Related to Muscle Growth
Just One, Survival
Irish Angel brings to you Greg Demetriou, Ret. NYCPD Detective, Medal of Honor recipient, TV host and business owner. Greg tells us about his experience with PTS, after being shot in the job whilst chasing a bank robber.
The Dark Side of Retiring From Law Enforcement
Our Angel, Amanda Coleman guests on the nationally ranked podcast “Police Off the Cuff ” hosted by NYPD retirees Detective-Sergeant Bill Cannon and co-host retired NYPD Detective Mark DeMayo.
Meet Emmanuel (Manny) Kwo
Irish Angel is very proud to introduce to you NYPD Lt. Emmanuel (Manny) Kwo. Manny is a Medal Of Honor Recipient having been shot and his partner killed in a shoot out in NYC.