05/05/2026
Yesterday we laid to rest not only an officer, but a friend. He wasn’t a man of many words. If you didn’t know any better, you would think that his overall disposition was grumpy and serious. And yet, the side of him that many of us saw had a dry sense of humor, an ability to talk to anyone in a way that made them comfortable, and you knew you had made it on his friend list when he brought you his homemade salsa, soup, or pickles. He never hesitated to stop by the station whether it was to have a chat, drop off some food, or even to have us check him out. He will be greatly missed, and we pray for all of those who know him and love him. RIP Officer Tony Stallings.