Only One Son – In the Line of Duty

Barb and Ray with Syracuse Police Officers, Sgt. Scott Bodah and Mark Techmanski, with Mark's two children, at the Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Service at North Syracuse (NY) Baptist Church

NEWSLETTER  –  May, 2010  – Barb and Ray Payne

“for the shields of the earth belong unto God: He is greatly exalted.” Psalm 47:9b

Dear Friends and Prayer Partners,  warm greetings, in His Name – Galatians 1:3-5!

The month of May recognizes law enforcement across our land.  May 15th is National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, as well as Armed Forces Day.

We have been involved in many events with law enforcement for the last 21 years, and consider ourselves greatly honored to be accepted by our “family” of men and women who are called the “Thin Blue Line.”

Only One Son display table

Beginning the 1st day of the month, we traveled to Newport, Rhode Island, to be part of the Annual Aquidneck Island National Police Parade, in Newport.  This is always a tremendous tribute to law enforcement, and a privilege to be invited to as we have for quite a number of years now.

Then a busy week, starting on Monday, the 10th, speaking at a Police Appreciation, hosted by Pastor Matthew Smith,n and his people at Faith Baptist Church, in Cortland, NY, that included a terrific meal and fellowship!

Marine Corps Silent Drill Team (Click to view video)

Tuesday morning we headed to Albany and the Annual State of New York Police Officers Memorial Service set for 1:00 pm.

The Maine Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial in Augusta

Lewiston Police Officer and his K-9, at the Simard/Payne Memorial in Lewiston, Maine, following a service held on 5/13

Then Wednesday morning we were on our way to Maine for the Annual Maine State Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Service in Augusta at 11 am, then to Lewiston for the 3pm Service at the Simard/Payne Memorial Park, hosted by Lewiston Police Department.

Back home on Friday so we could travel to Syracuse, NY, Saturday, for the Annual North Syracuse Baptist Church Appreciation Service on Sunday.

Both of us have had some health issues that are being addressed; tests and ongoing treatments have kept us busy with appointments, too.

We are extremely grateful for our loving family and friends who uphold us in

State of New York Police Officers Memorial, in Albany

faithful prayer and support, and our faithful Heavenly Father, Who meets all of our needs!   Thank you for praying for us and for the many miles traveled.

In His Love and by His Grace,

Barb and Ray Payne

II Timothy 1:12

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