http://www.newsmax.com/PrintTemplate.aspx/?nodeid=609448 Darren Wilson Thanks 'My Family of Blue' for Support
Tuesday, November 25, 2014 09:39 AM
By: Sandy Fitzgerald
Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson thanked his supporters through a letter, telling them their dedication has been "amazing," and asked that his thank you be kept quiet until the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown concluded.
The letter was released by an anonymous source Monday, reports NBC affiliate KSDK in St. Louis, and while Wilson's supporters are cheering the grand jury's decision not to return an indictment, they are worried about the violent protests that are coming as a result.
One of the supporters, who asked the television station not to identify her, said she and Wilson, who have remained out of public view, have been in touch over the past few months.
Wilson's supporters, many of whom are fellow law enforcement officials, are now turning their focus to the police officers who are responding to the protests, the woman told KSDK.
In his letter, Wilson said it is hard to believe that so many people who he has never met are doing so much for him.
"I watched the CNN video we recorded at the rally on Saturday and it brought tears to my eyes," Wilson wrote.
However, he said that he could not meet with the supporters because he is concerned about the his and his family's safety.
"Please don't give this letter to any media or post it where they can see it," said Wilson. "Relay the message of thanks to all and keep this letter private until the investigation is complete."
He said that he has been getting updates on the support he's receiving, but he doesn't get to see all of the comments coming through social media sites.
Wilson asked supporters to keep "my family of blue in your hearts and prayers" as they "have all made a sacrifice to their own lives in order to work the excessive hours through the heat and rain to ensure that the riots and protests in Ferguson were as safe as they could be."
