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Title: Pa. boy given officer's funeral after succumbing to cancer
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Published: Jan 29, 2015
Author: By Andrew Goldstein
Post Date: 2015-01-29 22:38:57 by GrandIsland
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Views: 13687
Comments: 48
BETHEL PARK, Pa. — Local police officers treated 8-year-old Joey Fabus the same in death as in life — like a fellow officer.
Dozens of police officers and emergency workers from surrounding communities and beyond paid tribute at the young cancer victim's funeral Monday along with hundreds of community members at a two-hour Mass.
"He not only dreamed, but he lived the dream," said the Rev. David J. Bonnar. "And he lived it strong — Joey strong."
Joey, who got to live his dream of being a police officer in June when he was sworn in and spent the day on patrol with the Bethel Park police, died Wednesday after a months-long battle with an inoperable brain tumor. On Monday, he was given an officer's funeral at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Mt. Lebanon.
Asked why he participated in the funeral, Upper St. Clair police Cpl. Rob McMaster said, "because law enforcement sticks together."
A white casket was carried out of the church as the color guard stood by. Officers, some from as far away as Virginia, waded in thick slush to salute Joey one final time.
Emergency vehicles lined Washington Road from the church to a nearby cemetery as silent red lights reflected on the white snow.
Two ladder trucks, one from the Bethel Park Fire Department and one from Mt. Lebanon, raised their ladders and hung a large American flag between them. Following the funeral, the procession passed under the flag and into the cemetery.
"Joey strong" became a rallying cry for the community. Outside the church, friends held up signs along the road that read "Stay Joey Strong."
But Joey's story reached farther than his own community.
"He's been a beacon of hope to everybody, and he's pulled this community together," said police Lt. Phil Redford from the Wheeling, W.Va., police department. Lt. Redford said his department had heard about Joey and sent him a patch.
During his day with the Bethel Park police, he went on a ride-a-long with Officer Tom Rigatti. They pulled over a driver, who turned out to be Officer Rigatti's daughter, for running a stop sign. Joey cited her, but when they went in front of the district judge, Joey suggested leniency.
As a fan of law enforcement, Joey was remembered for playing cops and robbers and building forts. He also loved going to school, and hanging out with friends and family, and he had a smile that endured even during the most trying times.
But his family remembered him for another reason.
"I told Joey once, when I grow up I want to be as strong as you are," his uncle, Jeffrey Fabus, said during the eulogy. "And I meant that."
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You won't find the "Free Thought Project" doing something nice for a dying boy... or even writing and article about it.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#2. To: GrandIsland (#1)
Off Topic
#3. To: Deckard (#2)
Yah, cops really love kids, don't they?
Quite a bit more than your Ferguson and Occupy counterparts.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#4. To: GrandIsland (#0)
Rest in peace Joey. The precinct is to be commended for their compassionate treatment of this youngster.
" For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
#5. To: redleghunter (#4)
Rest in peace Joey. The precinct is to be commended for their compassionate treatment of this youngster.
TY for your kind words.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#6. To: GrandIsland (#0) (Edited)
The porker pig cops have really done it this time. Desperate for favorable press as they get slammed everyday for their misdeeds, the porkers along with a media shill have gone out of their way to create this tear jerking emotional appeal that reeks of crass parasitic opportunism.
The cops suck. Are they are stupid enough to believe that we can't see through this shit?
The cops are desperate as public opinion has now clearly gone against them. They and the media are engaged in a propaganda campaign to present false appearances--this as the bullets fly and truncheons still maim the innocent.
What better then to latch on to a terminally sick child like a parasite for crass and debased purposes.
Sick! You ought to be ashamed GrandIsland. Nobody buys your emotional appeals, platitudes and sick sophistry of reason.
#7. To: TEA Party Reveler, Palmdale (#6)
Sick! You ought to be ashamed Palmdale.
Palmdale?
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#8. To: Deckard (#2)
Do you think that the police being nice to a dying child will magically make up for the one's they've killed and abused?
If a father or mother murders is their son a murderer?
No. Not by the law.
So did these compassionate officers in PA do those horrible things at your links?
You established an impossible standard for any profession or occupation.
It is this type of rationalizing which led to the NYC chant to kill cops and lo and behold two were executed days later sitting in a squad car.
" For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
#9. To: GrandIsland (#0)
Pa. boy given officer's funeral after succumbing to cancer
A nice gesture...
#10. To: GrandIsland, Palmdale (#7)
Sick! You ought to be ashamed Palmdale.Palmdale?
Proof again that he has lost all touch with reality. Therefore it is very important for us to remember when we are dealing with these individuals suffering from extreme emotional problems, to approach the situation with a spirit of open-mindedness, sympathy and understanding. I know this is hard to do but we must realize the deep enduring and intense emotion he is expressing is the only way he can cope with his animosity and hostility.
#11. To: Gatlin (#10)
Off Topic
#12. To: TEA Party Reveler, GrandIsland, Palmdale (#11)
Anger is a choice that can become a habit. Anger is formed as the result of a learned reaction you develop to deal with frustration. Anger causes you to behave in ways contrary to socially accepted norms and subconsciously in ways you would rather not. When uncontrolled, then severe anger becomes a form of insanity. It is readily apparent you are not in control of your behavior or responses when you refer to GrandIsland as Palmdale.
#13. To: TEA Party Reveler (#11)
--all the same singular homogeneous distinctive entity----PORKER PIG COP.
Negative.
I can't speak for the rest of the group... but I'm not a "porker pig cop"
I'm a retired "porker pig cop".
That makes me a CIVILIAN now. A pension drawing civilian.
Now, I did just get subpoenaed for a Huntley Hearing, next week. For a case I worked on before retirement that dealt with a meth lab... but I'll be testifying as a civilian. Dressed in a shirt and tie. No "porker pig" uniform.
It kinda sucks. I've gotta travel back to NYS. Good thing the DA is paying me travel expenses.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#14. To: GrandIsland, All (#0)
#15. To: Gatlin (#14)
Thanks for the video, Gatlin. Using my iPhone to post makes it hard to post videos.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#16. To: GrandIsland (#15)
I have one more...
#17. To: GrandIsland, All (#15)
#18. To: Gatlin (#17)
Off Topic
#19. To: GrandIsland (#15)
Do you have any idea how horrible Robert Kennedy's kids were? Once, Junior RFK spat a full mouthful of ice cream into a porker's face! Are you aware of that?
#20. To: All (#18)
Remember when Sarah Palin got that Alaska State porker cop who was screwing with her and her family fired?
#21. To: GrandIsland (#13)
I hope Nebraska goes broke and cuts your pension off. That and your tongue! How does it feel to lose the war on drugs as Colorado and 3 other states legalize pot? Sucks to be you!
#22. To: TEA Party Reveler (#19)
Do you have any idea how horrible Robert Kennedy's kids were? Once, Junior RFK spat a full mouthful of ice cream into a porker's face! Are you aware of that?
I loath all Kennedy's. They are weak, filthy, socialist libtards.
It doesn't mean the quote I use isn't spot on. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
You get the police that you deserve. You should ask yourself why police treat other people nicer than they probably treat you. You just won't admit it. lol
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#23. To: TEA Party Reveler (#20)
You are deflecting, try to stay on your point.
I notice your propensity to harangue people while trying to deter them from expressing themselves. You resorted to using the term 'porker pig cop' as an insult. I have always thought to be called a name by someone says more about the person saying it that it does about me. It appears that people who use such derogatory terms seem to always be jealous of people who have a better standard in life.
#24. To: TEA Party Reveler (#18)
Why don't all you cops go get a hotel room in some horrible far away place?
I admire democracy, equality and -- most important of all -- freedom of expression. But your constant encounters with the police have left me perplexed. I cannot understand why you have such problems and hope you can enlighten me as to why.
#25. To: TEA Party Reveler (#21)
To: GrandIsland I hope Nebraska goes broke and cuts your pension off. That and your tongue! How does it feel to lose the war on drugs as Colorado and 3 other states legalize pot? Sucks to be you!
I didn't relocate from NY to Nebraska. I've never lived in Nebraska and never will. It's too cold there. As far as Colorado, I'd never live there because it's been overrun with kookifornia libtards.
As far as legal marihuana, I could care less if pot is legalized. It has always been an incredible waste of my time to deal with... without really being any worse than alcohol.
With that said, it is my position that the populace respect and obey existing drug laws until they are repealed.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#26. To: TEA Party Reveler (#18)
...but the people still hate you.
Only a very few do.
But there are many who show brotherly love for the police, like the time a police officer helped raise money to aid those staying at a Ronald McConald House. Take a minute and let me tell you about that.
Philadelphia police officer Roslyn Talley understands bravery in the face of adversity. She stepped up to support a worthy cause and helped raise $26,000 for the Ronald McDonald House so that sick children and their families would have shelter during long hospital stays. It was pay back and pay forward for Roslyn Talley. She has used the charity’s services and her wonderful gesture made many people happy. Click here for a happy story for you to counter your gloom disposition.
Since you don’t like the job cops are doing…then remember this is America, a place where you can go get the badge and do it yourself. You don’t even have to do it full time. It is easy to be in the Reserve or Auxiliary. Why at a minimum you can go on one the citizen’s ride-along to participate. You don’t like your sheriff’s department, then go run for Sheriff. You don’t like the local police department, then get elected to the city council. So do something besides bitching and complaining on LF … that is doing nothing.
#27. To: Gatlin (#26)
Hey, Gatlin. What ever happened to the poster by the ID of rf396? Supposedly this poster was ill and only had 16 months to live back in 2011.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#28. To: GrandIsland, All (#27)
What ever happened to the poster by the ID of rf396? Supposedly this poster was ill and only had 16 months to live back in 2011.
I don't know. I haven't thought about him until you mentioned him.
Anyone?
#29. To: GrandIsland (#25)
I didn't relocate from NY to Nebraska.
Where does he come up with this stuff?
#30. To: Gatlin (#29)
I have no clue. Maybe from my ID.
I picked this ID because I've driven through Nebraska once on my life (with a 26 foot Uhaul) and the truck broke down TWICE in the same spot, Grandisland. It's kind of a funny story. I was stuck in GrandIsland for two days. The area I broke down in was like the twilight zone. lol
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#31. To: GrandIsland (#30) (Edited)
I have no clue. Maybe from my ID.
Ah...probably.
I know Grand Island well, from the air. It was an Initial Point (IP) to start a simulated bomb run for scoring against a Radar Bomb Scoring Site while we were traveling at twice the speed of sound.
#32. To: GrandIsland (#30)
Cick here for a cute story...considerate cop.
#33. To: Gatlin (#32)
"Justice any way you slice it."
Haaaa
Those damn nazi jackbooted thugs were nice, yet again. This can't be true!!!!
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#34. To: GrandIsland (#3)
Quite a bit more than your Ferguson and Occupy counterparts.
You need to get your facts straight, boy.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#35. To: GrandIsland (#7)
#36. To: Palmdale, GrandIsland (#35)
Did you erase your post here to GrandIsland?
#37. To: Gatlin (#36)
Nope.
"The biggest mistake that libertarians make is the way they view government and private sectors. Government is the root of all evil, and the private sector is the source of all good. Libertarians have never figured out that people are the same whether in the government or in the private sector." --Paul Craig Roberts
#38. To: Palmdale (#37) (Edited)
Nope.
I see your post was zapped by either Devil Anse or Moderator X.
Notice who was on forum and actively posting immediately before the zap.
Hmmm ... did someone inadvertently expose himself?
#39. To: Gatlin (#38)
Hmmm ... did someone inadvertently expose himself?
Palmdale exposed itself as WhiteSands apparently.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#40. To: Gatlin (#38)
Notice who was on forum and actively posting immediately before the zap.
I should not have hurt his/her/its tender feelings. My bad.
"The biggest mistake that libertarians make is the way they view government and private sectors. Government is the root of all evil, and the private sector is the source of all good. Libertarians have never figured out that people are the same whether in the government or in the private sector." --Paul Craig Roberts
#41. To: GrandIsland, TooConservative, rf396 (#27)
What ever happened to the poster by the ID of rf396?
He was invited to join here, as were countless others, by TooConservative as elPee was in its final days.
I did see him make a reply or so that final week on elPee.
I'd like to see rf396 over here.
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