I can tell you that Police officers work long and hard. Most people only hear about the bad stuff, and get upset when they get a speeding ticket and such. Police never get that pat on the back and they should. They have handled this so far with grace and determination, not only because that was their job but because NOT ONE person cared for this Child, and they took it upon themselves to CARE, which in turn made all of us take notice. If I had money maybe mouse pads with Zahra's picture on it saying Thank you for finding me. Would be a nice thing too.
We've heard many investigators working on cases involving children keep a picture of that child in their office years and years after the case was solved. Zahra's death brought so many together, and gave the police department much deserved respect. It is a shame that it had to be her death to do that.
The locals of the area should thank their lucky stars for having an outstanding police department. Knowing they are out there watching over you, seeing the down trodden day after day, without a Thank you but instead an angry face when someone gets a speeding ticket. Can you imagine? Yes, be very lucky locals to have such a great police dept.
Sorry for the rant, and it wasn't directed at anyone. Partly my frustration, my profound gratitude knowing that in this UGLY world that there are decent people that care is what Zahra gave me.
I am a local and I have seen a side of our LE that I hadn't realized before. I am proud to be a part of Caldwell County now.
My daughter stopped today to speak to our neighbor/friend who is also a deputy. She said he was quieter than usual, felt comfortable talking to her until she mentioned Zahra. She said he got tears in his eyes and dropped his head. After that she said his demeanor changed totally. She wasn't prying just wanted to tell him thank you for his time spent in the search effort.
But when she told me I realized again that these men/women officers have had a rough last month. I hope they are getting the support they need and deserve. God bless each of them.