It was weird because I got the same message in about 10 minutes of the other. I was in Mt. Vernon one night and went to buy from one of the liquor stores that has worked with the community (y’all need a sticker “neighborhood approved liquor store”) and as I leaving the proprietor said “Be safe.” I wished him the same and left. My fear in the city isn’t getting shot or mugged (and those things could happen) but rather getting hit with a car. I walk, I ride my bike and there are too many idiots running around with SUVs who can’t stay in their lane, dismiss traffic rules, and essentially can’t drive. That was running through my head when heading down 5th Street, by a notorious corner and one fellow standing on the street said hello and then “be safe.” Weird.
But things haven’t been that safe. On the Eckington listserv, this weekend, there is the story of the XM employee robbed. This week there have been a few shootings in Shaw. Just as I was hoping that things were starting to look up….
Month: January 2007
Death Notice
From Jim
Neighbors,
Below please find the death notice that appeared in The Washington Post on Sunday, January 7, 2006 regarding Sgt. Thomas W. Sweeney — a longtime veteran of the Metropolitan Police Department and of its Fifth District. Sgt. Sweeney has been assigned to the Edgewood community for many years and throughout this term of service, he was a friend, mentor and guide to several generations of youths whom he helped to shepherd into adulthood as well as responsible lives. Ironically, he gave the Fifth District Police crime report at our most recent meeting of ANC 5C on December 16, 2006 and now, in less than a month, he is no longer with us.
Be good to yourselves and those whom you love. Tomorrow is not promised to any of us!!!
Best,
Jim Berry
President, BACA
Thomas W. Sweeney
SWEENEY
THOMAS W. SWEENEY, SGT.
Metropolitan Police 5th District
suddenly on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Southern Maryland Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Thelma J. Sweeney and the loving father of three daughters, Kelvina, Jennifer and Stephanie. Also leaves two grandchildren, one sister Lislie English and a host of other relatives. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 9 a.m. until time of funeral, 11 a.m. at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church, 3000 Pennsylvania Ave., S.E., Washington, DC. Private interment Arlington National Cemetery. Services entrusted to B.K. HENRY FUNERAL HOME.