Okay, I found the quote. "You can contact Bill Fedderly (william K. Fedderly on FB) private message him. He is running the program until my world rights itself. Mel G."
You know, I couldn't imagine being Mel G and my heart hurts for what she and her family are going through. She is obviously not in a great place to take over at this point, but does seem she plans to continue with the program. It seems she is obviously going through the page, down memory lane. Can you blame her?
Alright, I am going on soapbox moment for a moment. If anyone has ever volunteered their time, you know that what that consists of and that is YOUR time, effort, and a lot of times can be your own money. Even teachers are known to dip into their own pockets to help fund their classrooms. It seems the LT went WELL above and beyond in his position. Finding someone with that type of dedication, might not happen overnight.
Here is a quote from the LT.
He sounded very proud of the way the post supports themselves and doesn't just rely on being a line in a budget somewhere. Wow, what a concept. Teaching these kids work ethic. Some of the best skills needed to live life. Don't we need more of that as society? Personally, I think this LT was probably the best thing as a mentor role model some kids may have ever had. I do NOT nor did I ever peg Joe for being involved in any form of criminal activity, or being part of any plot or suicide cover up. He seems like a man of honor and integrity. This man seems tough as nails but his smile, to me is nothing but kind and genuine.
I think the LT speaks for himself in his dedication to the explorers if you take the time to look at the Facebook pages. I think Katy says it right, that some of things being said here, tarnish his legacy, I feel where the explorers are concerned, some of them probably are reading here, and it just seems disrespectful. I know it's all speculation and I am also part of being speculative, it just seems wrong to me in regards to accusations that he could be behind missing equipment, when he was the one tasked to inventory it all. Kinda a Oxymoron.
This man was not about himself, he was for serving and helping others. My cousin shared a story about an event they do about drinking and driving, it is held in Wisc and Joe was the only Officer they could get to volunteer their efforts. He traveled to Wisconsin on his time to do this. I just think he was that type of person.
I will get off the emotional soapbox now. So, no need to beat me up over it. It is just my personal opinion and understand that many of us hold different positions, which I respect.
Here are the links to the Explorer pages. I will admit, it made me somewhat emotional because a lot goes into what he was doing with these kids.
https://www.facebook.com/Official-Fox-Lake-Explorer-Post-300-301525713191456/
https://www.facebook.com/Fox-Lake-Police-Explorer-Post-300-8143682717/
