A decade ago Brian Cahill became the victim of the greatest tragedy any parent can endure with the loss of his firstborn son, a veteran police officer in the aftermath of a painful divorce, to suicide.
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More importantly, I hope that all will better acknowledge the psychological danger of being a cop.
I hope that all who read this touching book will walk away with a better understanding of these men and women who serve and protect us from harm.
Cahill came to craft a masterpiece of writing, a touching and insightful piece of literature that should be read by police officers, their families, those in the helping profession--and anyone touched by the tragedy of suicide." --Andy O\'Hara, Founder, Badge of Life "Brian Cahill\'s story of his son\'s death provides us all with something more than science; it opens the door to the why\'s of suicide among police officers. . . .
Written with tears and tenderness, Brian Cahill explores his own loss and the ongoing, national crisis of suicide in law enforcement. "Cops, Cons, and Grace is a moving, inspirational journey into grief, despair, and ultimate reconciliation prompted by the author\'s loss of a police officer son to suicide.
The unlikely combination of working with SFPD officers on suicide prevention and leading a spirituality group for San Quentin lifers brought him enough of a sense of peace and acceptance to truly want to continue living.
Cahill\'s work volunteering with two different groups--Cops and cons--saved him, allowing him to eventually experience a measure of grace.
In the devastating years following his beloved son\'s suicide, the abstract became very real.
As the author of numerous opinion pieces and essays on religion, the lifelong Catholic was familiar with the concept that the cross is followed by the resurrection, and that from death comes new life.
Far from the carefree retirement he had envisioned, the devastated father faced a journey back from the brink of utter despair.
A decade ago Brian Cahill became the victim of the greatest tragedy any parent can endure with the loss of his firstborn son, a veteran police officer in the aftermath of a painful divorce, to suicide
