My first lunch for the Homicide/Cold Case Unit.....

When Covid first reared its ugly head in 2020, gatherings all over the country were limited, and my home was no exception. Officer meals at my table came to a complete stop and I was left working on a new game plan on how I could continue to serve my friends during a pandemic. 

The only good thing about Covid is it allowed me to offer a few home-cooked meals to officers outside my own area. I am not a professional caterer, and possibly the pickiest eater on the planet. I just cook what I like to eat, and know how to make, and it all seems to work out just fine.  

Last Thursday, I had the enormous honor of serving lunch to CMPD's hardworking Homicide and Cold Case Unit. I whipped up four more pans of lasagna, a big salad, banana pudding, and a box of cream puffs and at about 11:15a last Thursday, my car was en route to CMPD's headquarters.

Everyone was so welcoming and I'm welling up a little, a week later, thinking back to my special afternoon. 

For the families who have lost a loved one to violence, the Homicide and Cold Case units are the family's only hope in finding justice for their loved one. They are heroes without capes working hard to find all the pieces to the crime puzzle before the case goes cold. Tons of interviews, lots of questions, and hundreds of follow-ups on even the tiniest lead. All of the puzzle pieces must fit together perfectly. 

Many families wait decades for justice. They live each day waiting for that call or that knock on the door saying...WE GOT EM'! I can't imagine living with that kind of pain and despair. 

One thing is for certain...these detectives never give up. Never.

It wasn't until I was ready to load my little wagon to return home that I realized I had no pictures of the food. Only memories of my special day with new friends and the few pictures I'm sharing below. 

Stay safe.  💙