Philadelphia's Finest

Congratulations to Philadelphia Police Officer

Gregory Giacomelli

Greg is my favorite nephew and it was with enormous pleasure that I attended his Graduation from the Philadelphia Police Academy on Wednesday, September 5th.

Officer Giacomelli has been assigned to the 39th District here in Philadelphia. A strapping young man at 6'-4" and adept in the martial arts, Greg fulfilled his dream and is now proudly serving the city he loves.

As I mentioned Greg is adept in the martial arts and qualified Expert on the pistol range, but his most important qualities can't be measured- quick to smile or laugh, Greg has an innate ability to relate to regular people, and the patience necessary to reach workable solutions to unworkable situations.

I am so proud to know him. I know he will be a credit to the Police Department, the City of Philadelphia, his family and friends. He's the kind of Cop you would want to see if you're lost, need help or in trouble.

Officer Giacomelli taking his Oath to Serve and Protect.











While I have pictures of Greg and his proud family I have declined to post them in the unhappy event some miscreant decides to take "revenge" on Greg's family for some future"episode", however, I don't have the same reservations, so ...

Here we are!

I told you he was a strapping young man!







Congratulations Officer Giacomelli!

And Congratulations to Class 349, Philadelphia Police Academy!



As Sergeant Phil Esterhaus, of Hill Street Blues used to say: "Hey, let's be careful out there."

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