11 September 2016

Hi everybody,

   It seems like everyone is talking about, "Where were you 15 years ago?" I have really enjoyed reading some moving remembrances. Steve, Anne and Ellen, you were either too young to remember, or not here yet, but it was such an amazing time for those of us who do remember. 

   At the time, I was working as a CNA and going to LPN school. Tuesdays were the only day I had at home. It seems like by the time I turned on the TV that day, I was the only one home. I was folding laundry and watching the Today Show. I called Aimee to be sure she knew what was going on. I did go to class that night, but for the most part, wherever you went that day and for many, many days to come, everyone was glued to the news. It was difficult to believe what was happening. It was like the Oklahoma bombing...times 50! And that was another day that we just couldn't believe what had happened. We watched and cried for the people who had been affected. Columbine hit closer to home for us, much too close for one of us! 

   There will be days like this in the future...days we will always remember. When I was 5 years old, my friend Michelle and I were bouncing on my mama's and daddy's bed; mama was in the kitchen, ironing. Michelle's mother was at work. We lived in Twin Falls at the time. My Dad was at work at the radio station KTFI. We almost always had the radio on in the house and could often hear Daddy speaking. That day though, as Daddy told us later, instead of the usual warning from the network that they would be breaking into local programming in 5 minutes, or 1 minute, he got a message that they would be breaking in NOW. That's when they announced that President John F. Kennedy had been shot. That was another time that we didn't leave the news for hours...into days. 

   If any of you have time this week, I'd love to hear your memories of big events in your lives, or in the lives of others. Where were you; who were you with; how did you feel? 

   I love and appreciate each one of you...you mean the world to Dad and me. Much love, Mom/Johanna/Nana

p.s. I'm going to forward an email that Dad got the other day. He had asked his head detective to write a letter to the NRA in reference to him becoming an instructor of instructors. I think it's an awesome letter!


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Len Humphries <lchj2400@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Subject: Fwd: RE: LEN HUMPHRIES - Training Counselor Reference Request
To: Johanna Humphries <johannahumphries7@gmail.com>

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Bart Quayle" <bquayle@co.fremont.id.us>
Date: Sep 7, 2016 10:51 AM
Subject: RE: LEN HUMPHRIES - Training Counselor Reference Request
To: "Training Counselor on behalf of LEN HUMPHRIES-LCHJ2400@GMAIL.COM" <trainingcounselor@nrahq.org>
Cc: "LCHJ2400@GMAIL.COM" <LCHJ2400@gmail.com>

To whom it may concern:

                My name is Bart H. Quayle and I have had the opportunity to work closely with Sheriff Len Humphries for approximately eight years now.  During that time I have seen Sheriff Humphries demonstrate his well-earned reputation as a skilled marksman as well as his passion for firearms in general.  Not only on the local gun range, but in the classroom as well, as he is active in teaching NRA courses here locally, as well as 4H Shooting Sports for the youth, and Hunters Education.  In fact, my wife received instruction from him and was very impressed as well.

                Sheriff Humphries recently ran unopposed in his primary election as our county Sheriff (his third term), which speaks volumes about his leadership experience.  He is financially responsible, level headed and steadfast in his concern for our community and his troops.  Along with 4H (as mentioned above), Sheriff Humphries is involved in the local Rotary club, as well as the Fremont County Sportsman’s Club, in which his influence played a huge part of the development of a new public shooting range here in St. Anthony, Idaho.  I have seen Sheriff Humphries read to school children, console grieving family members, and volunteer to help too many various organizations to count.  All without seeking any public recognition!  Needless to say, he is a great example for us all and I attempt to emulate several of his leadership qualities daily, especially his ability to remain calm and communicate clearly.

                It is my desire that you will strongly consider him for certification as an NRA Training Counselor.

                Respectfully,

               

               

Lt. Bart H. Quayle

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office