We Take Care Of Our Own
Printed with Mac’s permission.
When I went to Sterling Correctional Facility as a housing Lt., I met a young man that I would grow to not only like, but to also call friend. My wife was in Penrose, Colorado and I was living in a small motel room. Mac and his lovely family had me over for meals more than once in the three years I was at SCF. When I retired, Mac was there to say goodbye.
Recently I received a phone call from another Lt. at SCF informing me that Mac was really sick. I found out that he was in the VA Hospital in Denver and had lost his left hip and left leg to cancer. You could have slapped me with a 2x4 and it wouldn’t have hurt any worse.
I called Mac and was amazed at the strength and determination he had to survive. I don’t know if I could have been as strong. Mac made it a point to tell me how proud he was of the Staff at Sterling Correctional Facility and how much they were doing to help him and his family. He laughed when he told me of both male and female Staff selling their heads of hair. He said I should see the bald-headed picture he was sent. I know one of the female Staff and can only say Thank You!
When it comes to Correctional employees and families having problems, the first thing that comes to mind is, WE TAKE CARE OF OUR OWN. SCF has raised approx: $5,000 to help Mac and his family. They are also helping in other ways. I am so proud to have worked with these people.
Mac knows he has a long way to go, but he is a fighter. He also has his first grandbaby coming and can’t wait to see and hold it. His loving wife is staying in Denver and at his side everyday. I have told Mac, if he needs to talk to someone day or night, I am there.
We Take Care of Our Own, no matter whether State, Federal or Jailers.
God bless you and yours, Mac, and thank you for being my friend!
Take Care,
The Old Screw
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