Richard Jewell, RIP
August 29, 2007 at 2:40 pm (Hope and Sadness, Passings, Sweet Tea For Me)
Richard Jewell passed away this morning in his Woodbury home.
My husband went to high school grew up in the same church with him. I didn’t know him until “after.” He was a sweet man and a great patriot. His “Aw, Shucks” attitude of “just doin’ my job” is something America sorely needs right now.
A year ago this month, Jewell was commended by Gov. Sonny Perdue at an event marking the 10th anniversary of the [Atlanta Olympic Park] bombing.
“The bottom line is this: His actions saved lives that day,” said Perdue. “Mr. Jewell, on behalf of Georgia, we want to thank you for keeping Georgians safe and doing your job during the course of those Games.”
Jewell, his voice choked with emotion, responded:
“I never sought to be a hero. I have always viewed myself as just one of the many trained professionals who simply did his or her job that tragic night. I wish I could have done more.”
UPDATE: Memorial Friday afternoon at Brookhaven Baptist.
K. Bratcher said,
August 29, 2007 at 3:14 pm
I worked with him in law enforcement. He was a good guy. He was a hero. He was with one of our friends when they were on duty and our friend was killed by a criminal with a shotgun. RIP