SHERIFF ANTHONY

Anthony didn't want to wake up to be sheriff.

We're thinking he woke up slightly in the night, rolled off his little bed, 

and slept on the floor the rest of the night.  Can't be too comfortable.

 We met up with the other 5 Chiefs for the Day at the Wal*Mart parking lot, where we greeted and met the other law enforcement officers and their cool vehicles.

Everyone got into a transit bus, then we were escorted with sirens and flashing lights all through Wenatchee in a motorcade.  

With the tragedy in Boston, I think people were freaking out, wondering why there were so many law enforcement vehicles with lights/sirens.

Oh, but being in a motorcade again was so fun!

During the ceremony, Sheriff Gjesdal spoke about Anthony and his health challenges.

Everyone cheered when he mentioned that Anthony's last chemo was the day before.

Kelly held him throughout the ceremony, but I went in front with Anthony because he "leaked" on her skirt.

Only us, and only when we're in front of a LOT of people.

*sigh*

 All the kids there were so excited to see a real police helicopter circle around 4 times, right above them!

 There were lots of toys and gifts afterwards, after a really nice lunch for the families.

Anthony was in AWE of his Toy Story hide-away.

 Sheriff Anthony with his canine partner, Penny.