Tag: life is short

• He Knew It!

  He knew it was important to say it. And he knew how it important it was to show it. My son, David Glasser, was a Phoenix Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty May 18, 2016.  And he knew how important the words ‘Love you’ are. He said these words to his…

  Judy Glasser

  February 23, 2023

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, love you, memories, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child

• His Final Words

  I am painfully reminded almost every day how short life can be.  How quickly things change – permanently. My son, David Glasser, was a Phoenix Police officer who was killed over 6 1/2 years ago.  He was doing his job just like he had done every day for 12 years.  But on May 18, 2016,…

  Judy Glasser

  February 5, 2023

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, memories, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child

• Look Up!!

  What am I thinking about? What am I focused on? I ask these questions when I find myself in a dark place. When I’m sad. When I’m stuck in yesterday. When the list of what I have lost seems way too long. When my shattered dreams fill my head as the tears drip down my…

  Judy Glasser

  January 29, 2023

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, memories, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child

• When There’s No Tomorrow

  The pain is burned into my memory. The grief is deeply etched into my soul. That day – the day my son, David Glasser who was a Phoenix Police Officer, was killed in the line of duty.  May 18, 2016. It’s the day when my life as I knew it exploded.  All my expectations for…

  Judy Glasser

  January 15, 2023

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, memories, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child

• The Hard Truth

  I love all the blessings God has showered down on me. I cherish all of the great people God has brought into my life. I appreciate all the awesome things God has given me to enjoy on this earth. It’s so easy to be happy and praise God when I focus on all of the…

  Judy Glasser

  September 18, 2022

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child

• He’s Not Here…

  but he’s not gone. My son, David Glasser, was a Phoenix Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty on May 18, 2016. He’s not here but he continues to live on in the lives of the people he touched.  And he touched a lot of people. Davey loved people.  He loved talking…

  Judy Glasser

  September 4, 2022

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, police officer line of duty death, showing love to people you don't know, surviving the death of child

• So Quickly

  In a second…… everything permanently changes. There are so many reminders happening all around us every day of how quickly life ends – accidents and sudden medical events and violence. I can’t help thinking about the family, friends and co-workers who are being left behind.   Because that’s my story – left behind.  Every idea of…

  Judy Glasser

  July 24, 2022

  When the Worst Happens

  a parent's grief, death of a child, life is short, losing a child, police officer line of duty death, surviving the death of child