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Say a prayer for first responders’ safety

When I drive past an officer who has stopped a motorist on the road, I always say a prayer to keep them safe to return to their family after their shift.

Now, I will include all of our first-line defender heros — police and fire.

Adrienne Hawkinson, Atascadero

This story was originally published July 22, 2016 at 4:59 AM with the headline "Say a prayer for first responders’ safety."

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