There is going to be a BIG CHANGE in our family!
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Jeb will no longer be a police office and will begin working for my dad's oil company in a few weeks. We're really excited about this change because Jeb will be home in the evenings and on weekends, but it's also a little sad because Jeb is an AMAZING officer and really enjoyed his job with the Shawnee Police Department. This was a really difficult decision, but we ultimately decided that this would be best for our family, especially since we will be having a new baby soon. These new hours will enable us to have a more "normal" family routine and get to spend more time together. 
..........Jeb, David Gonzales (one of Jeb's best friends from college that played football with him at ECU), and Aaron Laster - all three were hired at the same time; April 17, 2007
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Getting sworn in as a police officer
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Pinning Jeb on the day of his swearing in
Because of his ability to make friends with anyone, Jeb made a fantastic police officer. I always knew he would be great at this job, but I never knew just how good he was at it until I rode with him at work one evening. With every call we went on Jeb was able to diffuse the tension instead of causing the situation to escalate, and usually when he would leave the call he would have the people smiling or laughing.
Because of his ability to make friends with anyone, Jeb made a fantastic police officer. I always knew he would be great at this job, but I never knew just how good he was at it until I rode with him at work one evening. With every call we went on Jeb was able to diffuse the tension instead of causing the situation to escalate, and usually when he would leave the call he would have the people smiling or laughing...........
..........Me, acting like I'm talking on the radio in Jeb's cop car when I rode with him at work on our 2 year anniversary.
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Jeb in his bicycle patrol uniform
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..........Stand back or I'll spray! (and yes, Jeb did have to get pepper sprayed and tazered before becoming an officer)
..........It was such a blessing that Jeb had the opportunity to work as a police officer. I feel like we both learned so much from his experiences and it really opened our eyes to parts of the world that we never knew existed. Being in law enforcement makes you realize the sacrifice that these officers make to keep the community safe. In this profession you hardly ever hear any positives or receive any praise for all the hard work. Most days are full of negativity, dealing with unimaginable situations with troubled and lost people, so I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the people working in law enforcement. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in striving to make our communities safe and in trying to promote what is right and just. And to my wonderful husband Jeb, thank you for risking your life in order to serve and protect others. I really appreciate all you have done for our family. I'm so grateful for a husband with such a giving and uplifting spirit and love you more and more each day.
.........."Everyone calls you amazing. I just call you mine."
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