By Mike Simmons Frank Dent Sanders walked into his new office. He had his work cut out for him. As an outsider, he now commanded the police department. His priority was reorganization. To […]
By Mike Simmons “He has to come out of there – Now!” said Billy. Mac shook his head in agreement. I looked at Billy and asked, “But, what if he
Henri Piere 1821 By Mike Simmons Some say, “Piere,” and others say, “Pierre.” Which is correct? Let’s say that both are. In the late 1770s, the country of Haiti was
By Mike Simmons “I will have satisfaction!” Those words were often heard as the reason for two men to duel it out. Today, it often occurs on the spot. The
By Mike Simmons The Civil War was finally over. Truth be known, everyone was relieved. There had been a lot of killing, and a lot of damage, but the country
An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Mike Simmons End of Watch: Tuesday, March 26, 1974 The town of Crestview, Florida sits on the crest between
The Sheriff’s of Santa Rosa County By Mike Simmons He was an outsider. It was not likely that he was going to win. The good old boy system in Santa
By Mike Simmons George Smith was born in Columbus Georgia in 1853, in the midst of high emotions of a soon-to-be divided nation. He was eight years old when his
End of Watch Friday, March 22, 1968 An excerpt from the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Mike Simmons Throughout the history of the area now known as
From the book, “Some Gave All,” available on Amazon By Mike Simmons End of Watch Sunday, March 18, 1906 Officer William Burnham had been a police officer for nearly three years.
