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Retirement party planned for Griswold police chief
By Leslie Amdor
As of Oct. 27, it's been 31 years since a 26-year-old mechanic stepped out of his grungy Ford Motor Company uniform and into his first well tailored deputy sheriff uniform. Clarence Waddell became a remarkable man - throughout his years of work. Some people might say he is very stubborn and bullheaded but in reality, he is simply driven and determined to always do his very best. Over the last 31 years, he not only worked as a routine patrolman, but also has been involved with crime scene investigation and community education with adults, high school, middle school, and elementary school students, providing them with several safety classes which include things like bicycle safety, Dare, Life or Meth, Halloween Safety, etc. He has not only helped the communities in Decatur and Cass Counties through law enforcement and protection, but he also serves as a volunteer EMT. This busy man spends his days off working as a security officer a couple times a month at Nebraska Furniture Mart, occasionally he sells new and/or used ambulances, and attends adult Sunday school classes and church services weekly, City Council meetings, ambulance meetings, conventions, officer update training classes, ambulance calls, classes with the school students, a yearly camping trip with the Griswold fifth grade classes, the Masonic Lodge, plus he works on "little" projects around home. Of course, he spends quality family time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Is he a hero, you ask? He is in my eyes. I have never thought of him any other way. Sure, there were spankings and yelling matches, but those have made me the strong person that I am today. I often wonder, "Who wouldn't want your own dad as your biggest hero?" He can fix anything, settle any fight, let you know how things really are, appreciate the things you have,heal your worst boo-boos, and always protect you whether he is wearing his badge or not. No one else could have filled his shoes. I knew my family was always safe at home. I loved to hear him come home at the end of the night's shift. I knew that everything would be okay now that he was home safe.
This special man, once a car mechanic, that took the chance to improve himself and follow his dreams, has accomplished more than two officers put together. He puts all that he has into his community and family before doing something for himself. He is compassionate, strong-willed, smart, determined, and passionate about his work and home. He is my father!! I couldn't have asked for a better dad than he. Not only do I look up to himas a role model and my hero, but so do my daughters, my husband, my brother, my nephew, and my mom. I hope my children can someday say about their dad, "That's my dad, and he's my hero," because dad's are the greatest.
After 31 loyal years of law enforcement service, my father has decided to hang up his hat and lock up his gun for the last time. Please join my family and me as we thank Clarence and celebrate his much - deserved retirement on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Griswold Church of Christ from 1:30-4 p.m.
As of Oct. 27, it's been 31 years since a 26-year-old mechanic stepped out of his grungy Ford Motor Company uniform and into his first well tailored deputy sheriff uniform. Clarence Waddell became a remarkable man - throughout his years of work. Some people might say he is very stubborn and bullheaded but in reality, he is simply driven and determined to always do his very best. Over the last 31 years, he not only worked as a routine patrolman, but also has been involved with crime scene investigation and community education with adults, high school, middle school, and elementary school students, providing them with several safety classes which include things like bicycle safety, Dare, Life or Meth, Halloween Safety, etc. He has not only helped the communities in Decatur and Cass Counties through law enforcement and protection, but he also serves as a volunteer EMT. This busy man spends his days off working as a security officer a couple times a month at Nebraska Furniture Mart, occasionally he sells new and/or used ambulances, and attends adult Sunday school classes and church services weekly, City Council meetings, ambulance meetings, conventions, officer update training classes, ambulance calls, classes with the school students, a yearly camping trip with the Griswold fifth grade classes, the Masonic Lodge, plus he works on "little" projects around home. Of course, he spends quality family time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Is he a hero, you ask? He is in my eyes. I have never thought of him any other way. Sure, there were spankings and yelling matches, but those have made me the strong person that I am today. I often wonder, "Who wouldn't want your own dad as your biggest hero?" He can fix anything, settle any fight, let you know how things really are, appreciate the things you have,heal your worst boo-boos, and always protect you whether he is wearing his badge or not. No one else could have filled his shoes. I knew my family was always safe at home. I loved to hear him come home at the end of the night's shift. I knew that everything would be okay now that he was home safe.
This special man, once a car mechanic, that took the chance to improve himself and follow his dreams, has accomplished more than two officers put together. He puts all that he has into his community and family before doing something for himself. He is compassionate, strong-willed, smart, determined, and passionate about his work and home. He is my father!! I couldn't have asked for a better dad than he. Not only do I look up to himas a role model and my hero, but so do my daughters, my husband, my brother, my nephew, and my mom. I hope my children can someday say about their dad, "That's my dad, and he's my hero," because dad's are the greatest.
After 31 loyal years of law enforcement service, my father has decided to hang up his hat and lock up his gun for the last time. Please join my family and me as we thank Clarence and celebrate his much - deserved retirement on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Griswold Church of Christ from 1:30-4 p.m.
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