Tag Archives: Brandi Stanley

Day of Infamy for a Seventh Grader

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley All of us have a Day of Infamy. For younger people, it is probably 9-11-2001. For older people, perhaps the assassinations of Dr. King, Bobby Kennedy, or President Kennedy. In my case, it is Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Brandi Nicole Stanley “Celtic Lassie” 1988 – 2015 “I will NOT go without a fight.”

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Chuck Stanley

Her name was Brandi Nicole Stanley. I am her father. Please remember her. Brandi lost her battle with cancer the evening of Memorial Day, last Monday. I was with her, holding her hand, as I had promised.

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For Poetry Friday: A prayer for a correctional officer.

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley When the CelticLassie read on Daily Kos that former correctional officer ruleoflaw is critically ill, she wanted to send him a message. His story appeared in a diary by SaraR, who is making him a community quilt. … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Criminal Law, Heroism, Jurisprudence, Law Enforcement, Local Government, Prison | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments