Congratulations, Chaplain Allard

Delano Chief of Police
Taking his oath
Blake pinning on the badge

Blake feeling quite proud with his dad

Chief DeRossia & Jillian Palacpac (Bryce's childhood sweetheart)

Chief DeRossia and Brian

(notice our city hall still proudly displays,

In God We Trust)

For several years, Brian has been a chaplain for the Kern County Sheriff Department. On Monday, Brian was also sworn in as a chaplain for the Delano Police. We allowed Bryn and Blake to go with us for the ceremony (they were an hour late to school) and Blake had the honor of pinning on his dad's new badge. One thing is certain, Brian is a giving person and is willing to help not only the church organization with which he is affiliated, his local assembly, but also his community. Part of his duties include notifying family of a death, helping small children who are taken into protective services, and more. Brian always has his gear bag stocked with a few plush animals he can give children who are involved in tragic circumstances. I'm proud of my dear husband.

Congrats, Brian!

Also, we were surprised to see Jillian Palacpac. She went to elementary school with Bryce and she was his "sweetheart" for many years. Jillian was sworn in and is now starting her new job of taking calls and working with dispatch. Congrats to Jill.