Can we get 10,000+ subs challenge? When you get older. You’ll be working for 60+ years in your life. If you can find a job that makes you happy, and want to go to. Then I say, you’ve made it in life.
TheOneKidney BOI if you’re working for 60 plus years you did something wrong. Let’s say you find a career right out of high school (18 years old) and you work for 60 years; that would mean you would retire at 78 years old.
Curtis Gilford I did exaggerate that a little bit , but I’m not for off tbh, that’s just the way life is now mate. You sadly have to work so long to get your pension. I live in the uk and you have to work for so many years. And sadly that number is just getting higher.
This shows that no matter how many bad people are out there commiting crimes, this cop can go home and realize that he has fulfilled his duty and that he can spend time with family after a long term pay of work.
Josh VanBatenburg that was directed at “Let’s Talk Politics” who I think is a bot trying to provoke arguments. Maybe I’m wrong ...idk ...they’re comment comes off nefarious and fake.
caleb mancil sometimes life comes at you faster than numbers. He could’ve had a medical condition or maybe his wife was retiring too or he was moving, etc.
omarqb why are you americans always so overly thankful? It’s like you always thank these people as if they were some sort of saints when in reality, you don’t have a fucking clue of what they could’ve been doing their entire job career.
Barry The Bee You’re one of those people saying cops are pigs huh. Police signed up to protect people and are willing to put themselves in danger for it. This man was willing to do that for 39 years and survived with a honorable discharge, as to what he could’ve been doing I want to remind you all police have cameras in their body and cruisers, so if he did something bad he would’ve already gotten in trouble
@@piggygomeow6142 no, I am saying that you do not know if he was exposed to any danger, and you can't just assume that he was, maybe he had an easy job as a cop, you don't know that, I don't know that, but the possibility is still there.
Pierre Williston You don’t know ANYTHING about being a cop dumbass. We actually pit our lives on the line everyday just so yours can be safe. Be a little more respectful and maybe you’ll get some friends
i’m a college student and i’m not going into a career of law enforcement, so i could never relate to this, but god damn does this choke me up watching it. Thanks for your service, sir!
Thanks for the service sir. You will forever be the hero of this nation. When everyone's asleep, you're up awake roaming around the city to make sure the city's okay. When everyone are having a fun time with their families in the weekend, you're the one sweating just to make sure those families are having a great time by keeping up from the back. Actually, your sacrifice are more than what we could ever imagine and it can't be paid with a trophies or an award. And after sometime, it's finally time for you to rest on your back for a while and once again, thank you.
TuahJebat9800, your comment actually made me cry! Thank you sooooo much for your thoughtful insights and appreciating something that few people do!!!!!!!
Barb Shelton well, my dad was an army and over the years I kept on hearing people's negative comments about on how these authorities (army, police, firemen) are actually lazy and all they did all day was sitting down doing nothing! But they never knew the sacrifice made by these people for the country and on how tired they actually are. Well by the way, I wish you and your husband a happy time now, have fun and please enjoy the moment! I'm happy for you both! :D
Lol dumbass. Helping people is literally the least of a cops worries, they aren't out to do shit except collect a paycheck. They're all little bitches that are protected by a badge
@LSX408 lol buddy, if all they were trying to do was collect a check, being a police officer is the wrong job for that, considering they only make about $60,000 a year 🤦♂️ get your dumbass off the internet fuckin troll.
Dave and I (his wife) have been blown away and blessed by all of the amazing, supportive comments from people wishing him well and congratulating him! Without even having met him, these people have given him the benefit of the doubt that he’s a good cop. Others expressed a *hope* that he’s a good cop and congratulated him anyway. Kudos to you for not assuming the worst! But I do think it’s a fair question to ask if he was a good cop! Just because you cry signing off for the last time, it doesn’t necessarily make you a good cop. Although this video of Dave really does depict who he really is! But, not knowing him, *you* would have no way of knowing that! However, there are many people who DO know… ...And actually came out of the woodwork with comments - all over Facebook! People who actually did know and/or had dealings with Dave throughout those 39 years! Want to hear from people who were actually pulled over by him, taken to jail by him, encouraged by him, taught by him, or worked in conjunction with him? (And guess what - absolutely NO one was shot by him!) This blog post answers: “Was He a Good Cop? - Eyewitnesses Share!” www.honeycomboasis.com/single-post/Was-He-a-Good-Cop-Eyewitnesses-Share
Its a shame people assume cops are bad in the first place, when they put their lives on the line every day to protect those very assumptions. Addressing people like that isn’t even worth your time. Thank him for his service and god bless.
Barb Shelton this was so touching. I wish all officers would video their sign off. This is awesome. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoy your retirement ❤
Major respect for the good cops like you sir! Thank you for your service and commitment to making the world a better place! Enjoy yourself, go have some fun you deserve it!
Morgan Treasure I feel bad that you have to deal with all of this idiots saying how do we know he was a good cop, all cops are good except maybe that 000.00001 percent of them. This is the fucking 80’s to 90’s anymore there aren’t many corrupt of bad cops #cops #goodcops #backtheblue
Andre LeBlanc "cop", like ANYTHING else is to be interpreted by the EYES of the beholder. THE STREETS ARE A BETTER PLACE. WITHOUT HIM. REAL AMERICAN families are safer without trash like the piece of shit on "patrol". I knew this fucker. He's as corrupt as they come and the TRUTH WILL COME OUT SOON ABOUT THIS ....you worthless killer.. We know
This is what happens if you're One Day From Retirement but you're not in a late-90s action movie Also, thank you for your service. 39 years of good work.
@Jonathan Evans HA you're funny dude, making fun of African American dialect as if a lot of that doesn't come from black ppl not being allowed to read or write during slavery. Then there's the separate and not equal schools during the Jim Crow era. To top it off thats not even a thing only black ppl do but I guess you think white folks intelligence is superior and uneducated whites don't exist. SMH you're a loser bruh, ignorant fucks always tryna race bait as if you know what you're talkin about. It had ntn to do with him being a white police officer, it had everything to do with him being a fucking person cause you know...PPL are flawed you goddamn dummy. I wonder if you have this same energy for black ppl outside of your lil phone or computer?? Lmao prolly not, have a good one tho.
I just want to jump in here and say a huuuuuge, heartful THANK YOU to all of you wonderful people who have taken the time to congratulate my husband, Dave!!! I am sooooo proud of this wonderful man. Besides being an awesome cop for 39 years, he has been an amazing husband for 42 years, an amazing dad (for 40), and an amazing grampa (for 12)!!! I'm so glad to get more of him now, and so grateful to the Lord for keeping him safe all these years!!! Yesterday, with the help of two of our grandsons, he made pepperoni, and right now I'm smelling the aroma of it cooking in the oven, after him smoking it for several hours this morning. And this is in the midst of taking care of ME, as I fell 6 weeks ago and broke my kneecap! :-O So I've been on crutches ever since, and had surgery 5 weeks ago! So Dave went from being full-time cop to being full-time wife-caregiver, and is doing an AWESOME job of it!!!
Congratulations to your husband and thank you for his service. I’m sure he has touched many lives and helped your community greatly in your 39 year career. Enjoy your retirement sir!
Barb Shelton you're one lucky woman have a real man for a husband . Congratulations to him and a successful career and a wonderful marriage to a wonderful woman with a beautiful family. God bless all of you.
Im Glad this popped up in my suggestions. Thank you for your service and i am so sorry how you all are being treated these days. You have all of my respect sir
Aww, we all go through our own journey in life, whether Forces or Police, we relate to those who gave their lives in the line of fire for the freedom we enjoy today. Respect to you Sir! From a British Royal Marines Commando, Special Forces retired. HOOFING!
Well said sir, I give my greatest respects for putting you're life on the line to protect old blittey. I hope to do the same when I get older, I'm currently in learning, but my wish is to join the HM police force when I get older. Only then will my journey will truly begin.
Wow. This literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your service, sir -- and especially thank you for making it out alive, and relatively unscathed. Now go on and make some more awesome memories with the family, and enjoy the rest of the adventure!
billClintonMrBobDole really? You don’t know who he is or what he’s done. You are drawing a conclusion of a 39 year career off of a 2:11 video. He has probably helped more African Americans in his last week than you have in your life. Have a little respect and stop paying attention to what the rest of society is telling you.
I have no clue who you are or if I've ever been in Kelso. I just wanted to say, after watching this video, thank you for your service Officer Dave Shelton. I know the area that you patroled and served is a better community because of your dedication and service. Congratulations on your retirement. God Bless You. Rock On!!
Thank you for your service from Ohio! You can tell he’s a very passionate man about his line of work. Time to relax and enjoy retirement. Well deserved.
39 years and he made it out safe and sound. I usually dont comment much on this subject, but i just felt the need to say salute and much respect. Be careful & thank you sir...
Many have asked why Dave didn't go all the way to 40 years while others have said they would have gone to 40. Dave originally wanted to retire at 40 years, but the closer he got to the end of those four decades, the sooner he wanted to retire... As you can see from many disrespectful, vile, hateful responses posted here (many of which I have deleted because I just didn't want our little corner of RUclips peppered with them), police officers deal with a LOT of CRAP ~ for lack of a better word (without getting profane myself). It's an extremely dangerous job, and one that takes a lot out of you over the years. Even “just” ONE year. I looked up the average life expectancy of a police officer, and one estimate is that it's 66 years, or 10.6 years after retirement. This is 10 years lower than the average for males in the US, which is 76 years of age. My husband, Dave, is 61. Our whole family - and a lot of other people who know and love him - want him to be around for a lot longer than just 5 more years! The longer he would have stayed on the job, the more it would have sapped out of him. And the less time we would have had with him. Would you rather live the last years of your life working at a dangerous, hazardous-to-your-health job? Or enjoying your family and life in general? Even just ONE year is a lot at this point. Besides, pension-wise there was no advantage to waiting another year. So he decided to just go ahead and retire at age 61. Yes, he loved his job. No, he did not love shooting innocent people. [Good grief!!!] In fact, he never even had to shoot his gun!!!!! We live in a smaller city; I realize it's different in the big cities. But he loves his family and doing things he loves... He fishes and loves making smoked fish, smoked cheese, pepperoni, and smokes them in the smoker he built! He loves cooking. In fact, he has done 75% of the cooking over our 42-year marriage, and when he retired, he took over cooking all dinners! (If I want to cook, I have to arrange it with him! 😄)... He and I do Gramma/Grampa's Days every week. Hi When the boys were here this last Thursday, they helped Grampa make pepperoni ~ from scratch, even filling the casings with the meat they had ground and mixed the spices into! When the newspaper reporter came here yesterday to do a story on Dave, he fixed up a plate of his smoked cheese that he had sliced and arranged nicely on a plate, along with crackers. This is just what he does for pretty much ANY event we have here, or that we go to! (So you might consider inviting Dave to your event!!! 😄) Here's a link to the story, "Retired Kelso cop reflects on 39 years of policing": bit.ly/2s44j4x And here's a link to my follow-up blog article: "'Was He a Good Cop?' - Eyewitnesses Share!" www.honeycomboasis.com/single-post/Was-He-a-Good-Cop-Eyewitnesses-Share Ever heard the saying "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working”? You can love a job, but still be very ready to retire when it's time. The fact that you cry when you do so doesn't mean you should keep working; it means you were in the right profession, and loved it.
Barb Shelton well said. I know the sacrifices police officers and family’s make during their careers, often missing holidays and family functions to keep others safe. I truly appreciate the sacrifices made. Please don’t let hateful comments get to you. God bless and thanks again.
I think someone rubbed onions in my eyes, i promise Im not crying. Thank you for your whole hearted service. I know im a year late, but these final signoff videos really jerk my tears.
Dave, I feel you my brother. I did the same thing on 6/16/16 after 30 years. One of the toughest things to do. My wife sat next to me and recorded it. I did not know how emotional I was till I played it back. You MADE it safely for 39 years. Hold you head high, be proud, stay healthy and enjoy you much deserved retirement!!!! God Bless You my brother in blue!!!
Once blue always blue 💙 39 years of being a patrol officer in the streets every single day. Where do you begin to imagine the things he's seen, learned, taught, survived, impacted... For better or worse he put himself at death's door for 4 decades and in the end was still humbled by the life he's lived for the past 39 years. Makes my head spin.
This was very touching to watch...39 years in the line of duty......you probably saw it all.....man...what a moment to share this....I read your wifes comment....you got to be a really good person.....With all my heart I wish you all the best and a ton of health to enjoy retirement. ..Cheers.Roger
Congrats Brother! Thank you for your service and may God bless you and your family! Be safe, stay safe and remember no drinking while zip lining. A brother in blue, E-x7
I can only imagine he initially started crying because 39 years of hard work, good and bad memories, blood sweat and tears probably all ran thru his mind. What a heartwarming video this is what life is all about ❤️
People really don’t understand all the emotions going through your mind, I do sir.. All the scary situations, the times when u thought u wouldn’t make it home, the times you were scared and so many others.. GOD bless you sir..
Thank you Dave for your service and all that you've done for me Roy Vaughan personally. You actually helped me out when my life wasn't going so good became a friend of mine and help lead me in the right direction. You are truly an inspiration and a friend and role model for many people. Thank you for your service and I thank God for his role in your life. It shows!
Although we live in different parts of the world I want to say thank you for your service... Thank you for putting your life in the line every day for 39 years for the rest of us... and thank you for making your corner of planet earth a safer better place..now enjoy your deserved retirement with your family
Congrats, and thank you for your service!🙏 Don't listen to any of the punks who are wrting hate comments....I'll respond to anyone that comments any BS, and tell them what I think. Thanks again for what you did.
Hey, "Camera Crashcourse"! I love your heart and appreciate your going to bat for my husband, who doesn't deserve a bit of the viciousness that he's gotten. I'm blown away at how prejudiced people are! It's as if they have held court, been the judge and the jury, but without a shred of evidence!!! Just broad, mean-spirited generalizations ~ also known as "prejudice" ~ which they so hate and rail on in others! Just want you to know that I am taking down some of the threads. When they have a bunch of vulgarities and meanness in them, I deleted them. Unfortunately that meant that some of your great defenses of Dave got deleted too, but I just couldn't let such hateful things remain here. It's our one little corner of RUclips, and I'm just not going to have it hanging around here. But I thank YOU for your heart to stand up to the hate and disrespect!
Barb Shelton For sure. I don't think an officer that has dedicated 39 years to this country should be treated with such disrespect by people who have never even met him or talked to him personally. Unfortunately the news has made cops an icon of "racism, hatred and blood thirsty murderers" which is so not the case. Unfortunately the hate is the dark side of RUclips, and cops are very rarely ever welcomed online these days. However, myself personally, feel this is completely not right, and I want to stand up and report/defend any comments which are meant to degrade and hate on him. I'm so sorry for all the hate that has been brought on by this video going viral. If you would like, you can disable comments. Thanks again for the service, and I'm truly sorry for the hate that you've been getting.
RESPECT TO THIS MAN 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 DAVE SHELTON is one of the best, most dedicated men I know. Went on ride alongs and learned and worked beside him on several occasions. Never forget 2L16! We will hold the THIN BLUE LINE for you! Great man, amazing career! Everyone should aspire to be as great as this man was; as dedicated and as loving. Have a good one!
+Barb Shelton tell him 2-David Kelso’s Plus-One (civilian rider) who was always there wishes him good luck, Godspeed, have a good retirement, and I’ll take it over soon!
I have seen so many of these and there are usually a lot more said by their fellow officers/staff etc. It made me sad that he was so emotional yet not much was said by Dispatch/Department! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
One of the most heartfelt things to hear. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer this passed July. She was a longtime active EMT for our local Abulance Department. At her memorial service, a final call with tone was in her memory. Job well done brother.
If you can find a job you love. You’ve made it in life. Congratulations man.
No lol
Can we get 10,000+ subs challenge? When you get older. You’ll be working for 60+ years in your life. If you can find a job that makes you happy, and want to go to. Then I say, you’ve made it in life.
Very true
TheOneKidney BOI if you’re working for 60 plus years you did something wrong. Let’s say you find a career right out of high school (18 years old) and you work for 60 years; that would mean you would retire at 78 years old.
Curtis Gilford I did exaggerate that a little bit , but I’m not for off tbh, that’s just the way life is now mate. You sadly have to work so long to get your pension. I live in the uk and you have to work for so many years. And sadly that number is just getting higher.
He was just one day away from retirement.....
What happened?
He retired
Damn.
Damn, retirement stopped him from retiring...
You stole this from another video 😂 the EXACT comment word for word you absolute joke!
Edit: Wtf RUclips!?!?!
RUclips is glitched
Obsidianation it’s from futurama.
He's been in the Law enforcement since '79
Mason Allison holy shit
so crazy
Dude was there for 20 years already when I was born. I’m about to be 20 in a few months
Mason Allison He’s seen the prime of actual police discrimination on blacks to present. Must have tons of stories
69 would have been better xD
This shows that no matter how many bad people are out there commiting crimes, this cop can go home and realize that he has fulfilled his duty and that he can spend time with family after a long term pay of work.
Hes one of the lucky onces
@@markdavis6039 Yes indeed
I'd cry to if I was A Fucking PIG!! for 39yrs to .... 😂😂😂
Wolf Savage Wow how disrespectful. Next time you’re in trouble call a fucking crackhead.
Fuck 12
retires after 39 years
*lets go zip lining*
Mr. Potato Chip wHo’S ReADy tO riDe ZipLiNE !?
Olaf *pings mozambique*
z i p l i n e p o l i c e
I would of went dell-taco
I would do the same lol
Cry it out buddy...you did good.
Matt Lisovich yeah
You’re wrong he did the best
@Yasharahla Disciple tf..
He protecc
He attacc
But most importantly, he waited 39 years to get his ziplining bacc
Dead meme, Virgin.
@@erichkaufmann5284 stfu party pooper
Imran Farah Over used
Imran Farah man I fucking hate that meme
@@aAaaxz like your mom
Now THESE are the cops that should be all over social media. Job loving, hearty, proud citizens of America
YoO161 shut the fuck up you wanna be troll
@@jmcymb837 he is right loool ahah
@@liveandletdie4234 ok fair enough
agreed! the bad ones ruin the reputation of the good ones god bless this man
@@YoO161 care to elaborate?
gets all emotional
finishes
*ok we’re done, let’s go ziplining*
my mans had the patience to wait 39 years to go ziplining
+100 patience
anthony facts😂
Guys an animal
+1000
He must of not watched the south park episode about zip lining hahaha
anthony xD
Thank you for your honorable service. You are appreciated.
yuh
yes
Bitter sweet. Now it’s time to enjoy the world you helped to make better.
Ruben Gallego I just got a ticket for going 2 over the world is a much better place
This is a fantastic comment
Let’s talk Politics what a convincing and absolutely NOT FAKE bot you are.
Ruben Gallego not sure what that means but hell Yeah
Josh VanBatenburg that was directed at “Let’s Talk Politics” who I think is a bot trying to provoke arguments. Maybe I’m wrong ...idk ...they’re comment comes off nefarious and fake.
“We’re done, lets go zip lining”
Lol congrats man have a great retirement and thanks for your service
This is a man who truly truly loved his job.
Many cops love their job. Of knocking heads and terrorizing citizens. They live for it.
Missy Victoria oh go fuck yourself
@@margovallen
Sadly some of the cops do that.
Missy Victoria Your one of those "FuCk ThE pOLiCe"people.When you need help your gonna be calling them asap.
Missy Victoria you not wrong at all
I spent literally half of my life in the Army, retiring was the most difficult part. I miss it every day. Good luck to you Sir!
Thank you as well!!!
Thank you for your service my good man, Have a good life and Enjoy it to the fullest! Im 15 and cant for my whole life ahead of me😅
Thank you both!
First Tank!
2i.d.
Cop: "... successfully reach the finish line of my law enforcement career of 39 years"
Operator: "sorry can you repeat that again"
David Rodriguez That’s AWFUL! Lol
Haha 😂
Lmfao!
I just came from that video. Wtf
@@NewDesignVinylGraphics Likewise
“We are done!”
“Let’s go rob a bank”
American Patriot Lmaoo
American Patriot direct quote
Good intro to a movie tbh
Hey, you can't just say you're gonna go rob a bank. Gotta use code words like, "let's go zip lining." 😂
Techinaly after working with and understanding the schemes of many criminals he does have the know how and skills to pull it off...
That officer was choking up thinking about he was going to say from half way through.
I'd love to thank that man for his service.
Bro I cried just watching him get choked up 😭
Vince Jarvey I swear, only americans thank the cops, here in Sweden, the cops are damn idiots
Cop: I'm retiring
Radio voice: your in shock
Take him back to HQ
you’re
@@Please_Enter_A_Name7078 gay
Larry I don’t need to hear your problems with your sexuality
@@Please_Enter_A_Name7078 gayness
@@Please_Enter_A_Name7078 Thank you!
This is sadder than club penguin shutting down
FUCKING TRUE
They shut down the penguin
They shut down club penguin?!
thats debatable
Hell nah club penguin is a legend
Am I the only one annoyed that he didn’t just go another year to make it 40
caleb mancil sometimes life comes at you faster than numbers. He could’ve had a medical condition or maybe his wife was retiring too or he was moving, etc.
Ocd maybe?
That’s why I clicked on the video
I agree but a congrats to that man lol
Could be a forced retirement police pension type crap
Jesus that must’ve been hard. Thank you for your service
THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!
@@NorthSwing disrespectful as-
"It's time to go" *"was I a good cop?"* "No, I heard you were the best"
Ampzz ;~;
It's dog, good dog...
Corky_Butcher ?
*I’m told
@@dadamj what?
Everyone in comments: Congratulating officer for his long years of service.
Me: Triggered he didnt serve one more year to make it 40 years.....
Yoongi Uchiha me too 😂😂
That OCD be hitting
For real man shoulda been a clean even 40 lol
😂😂😂
right make it even 😭
Cop: gets all emotional " thank you all"
Cop: all happy in 2.5 seconds " lets go zip lining"
Nah bruh overused comment
He didn't sound happy you liar
@@quintinseitz6538 calm down it's just a joke.
Quintin Seitz I’m not seeing any joke as everything was actually quoted and true
WATCH OUT! There are onion cutting ninjas here!!
Donut Operator
Cool to see you commenting on another persons video.
Damn ninjas
Donut Operator
WHAT UP DONUTS😸👍
Damn ninjas. Always get me when I'm trying to be serious.
Donut Operator bronut!!!
Powerful stuff.God bless you sir, thank you for the many years of service. 👍
omarqb why are you americans always so overly thankful? It’s like you always thank these people as if they were some sort of saints when in reality, you don’t have a fucking clue of what they could’ve been doing their entire job career.
And he only shot 6 black people
#blesshim
Barry The Bee You’re one of those people saying cops are pigs huh. Police signed up to protect people and are willing to put themselves in danger for it. This man was willing to do that for 39 years and survived with a honorable discharge, as to what he could’ve been doing I want to remind you all police have cameras in their body and cruisers, so if he did something bad he would’ve already gotten in trouble
@@piggygomeow6142 Thank you..
@@piggygomeow6142 no, I am saying that you do not know if he was exposed to any danger, and you can't just assume that he was, maybe he had an easy job as a cop, you don't know that, I don't know that, but the possibility is still there.
Not all cops make to this final radio call.
ive seen this same comment so its unoriginal, but that is true not all cops get to but they all deserve the final call. wish all cops could.
Pierre Williston You don’t know ANYTHING about being a cop dumbass. We actually pit our lives on the line everyday just so yours can be safe. Be a little more respectful and maybe you’ll get some friends
EPIC VIDZ idiot
So true but many deserve to. They are defending us upstairs and places we cannot see.
Pierre Williston “innocent” sure
Ok RUclips algorithm, I’ll watch it. Thanks for filtering original content like this into my recommended.
i’m a college student and i’m not going into a career of law enforcement, so i could never relate to this, but god damn does this choke me up watching it. Thanks for your service, sir!
I hope you serve the people with pride and honour. Please dont be corrupted ok :)
philly eagles Umm maybe you should reread the comment lol
Retires after 39 years...
Goes home and fire up a blunt.
With a dab hit 😂💀
Don’t click my profile picture Nah we need a 39 gram joint with the boys 😂
Bro I would!! 🤣
Dude thanks I needed that laugher :D
Nasher1805 glad I can help your day get better, bro. 💯
About to speak into mic but gets emotional.... stand by, 😂😂 couldn’t drop it for a minute lol
Now take care of that Bucket list! Thank you for your service👍
He loves his job.
Munozl360 just like me
@@wilsongomez4276 me too bro
Oh ok bro
He looks like a fucking dick bet he does love his job
I wanna be a police officer 👮♀️
I thought he was Bruce Willis lol
Stronger jaw Bruce Willis.
haha me too
I thought Ron Perlman for a second tbh
Great value Bruce Willy
Thank you for your duty much love and respect from Seattle,WA
Thank you from bonney lake wa
Thank you from Bellingham washington
From Seattle
From Renton!!
Everett respect!!!
39 years man.. nothing but respect!
Thanks for the service sir. You will forever be the hero of this nation.
When everyone's asleep, you're up awake roaming around the city to make sure the city's okay.
When everyone are having a fun time with their families in the weekend, you're the one sweating just to make sure those families are having a great time by keeping up from the back.
Actually, your sacrifice are more than what we could ever imagine and it can't be paid with a trophies or an award.
And after sometime, it's finally time for you to rest on your back for a while and once again, thank you.
TuahJebat9800, your comment actually made me cry! Thank you sooooo much for your thoughtful insights and appreciating something that few people do!!!!!!!
Barb Shelton well, my dad was an army and over the years I kept on hearing people's negative comments about on how these authorities (army, police, firemen) are actually lazy and all they did all day was sitting down doing nothing! But they never knew the sacrifice made by these people for the country and on how tired they actually are. Well by the way, I wish you and your husband a happy time now, have fun and please enjoy the moment! I'm happy for you both! :D
Lol dumbass. Helping people is literally the least of a cops worries, they aren't out to do shit except collect a paycheck. They're all little bitches that are protected by a badge
@LSX408 lol buddy, if all they were trying to do was collect a check, being a police officer is the wrong job for that, considering they only make about $60,000 a year 🤦♂️ get your dumbass off the internet fuckin troll.
Nah kill all cops
Cop: *retires*
Cop: WHO’S READY TO FLY ON A ZIPLINE? I AM!
Pathfinder cop skin when?
*IT’S ZIPLINE TIME!*
aaahhh, it's Zipline time
Of all the comments, this pathfinder reference is the best. Are we going to be seeing this cop in season 2 being “ready to fly on a zip line!”
Apex lol
*Breathes into mic*
George Bush did it
Signs off
2 Lincoln 1 6 is secure
Lmfao I died laughing more than I should have haha
Neither does Obama
*Signs off*
Round these parts they call him "Dub-yuh"
I'm Fuckin dead 😂🤣😭
He cried because after waiting 39 years just to go *zip-lining* ...
What is zip lining?
vag4l vevo dumbass
I hate people like u in comment sections
Saucequatch I agree with you.
JawKnee DeJa Wu nice comeback
Good man, finishing a very difficult job. God bless him.
39 years of well earned service. God bless.
Dave and I (his wife) have been blown away and blessed by all of the amazing, supportive comments from people wishing him well and congratulating him! Without even having met him, these people have given him the benefit of the doubt that he’s a good cop.
Others expressed a *hope* that he’s a good cop and congratulated him anyway. Kudos to you for not assuming the worst!
But I do think it’s a fair question to ask if he was a good cop! Just because you cry signing off for the last time, it doesn’t necessarily make you a good cop. Although this video of Dave really does depict who he really is! But, not knowing him, *you* would have no way of knowing that! However, there are many people who DO know…
...And actually came out of the woodwork with comments - all over Facebook! People who actually did know and/or had dealings with Dave throughout those 39 years!
Want to hear from people who were actually pulled over by him, taken to jail by him, encouraged by him, taught by him, or worked in conjunction with him? (And guess what - absolutely NO one was shot by him!)
This blog post answers: “Was He a Good Cop? - Eyewitnesses Share!”
www.honeycomboasis.com/single-post/Was-He-a-Good-Cop-Eyewitnesses-Share
respect 39 years of career thats god damn amazing
Barb Shelton he has my respect and I didn’t have to meet him
Best wishes
Its a shame people assume cops are bad in the first place, when they put their lives on the line every day to protect those very assumptions. Addressing people like that isn’t even worth your time. Thank him for his service and god bless.
Barb Shelton this was so touching. I wish all officers would video their sign off. This is awesome. Thank you for sharing with us. Enjoy your retirement ❤
i'm not crying, you're crying.. no i was legit crying...
edit: watched it back a second time i still cried..
Major respect for the good cops like you sir! Thank you for your service and commitment to making the world a better place! Enjoy yourself, go have some fun you deserve it!
Morgan Treasure they’re all good cops #backtheblue #policelivesmatter
Mike Nelson there is definitely bad cops
Good cops like the one in the video? And you know he's good how? Because he cried in his video? 😂
Morgan Treasure How do you know he was a good cop?
Morgan Treasure I feel bad that you have to deal with all of this idiots saying how do we know he was a good cop, all cops are good except maybe that 000.00001 percent of them. This is the fucking 80’s to 90’s anymore there aren’t many corrupt of bad cops #cops #goodcops #backtheblue
God bless you, sir, thank you for dedicating your life to serving and protecting the community you worked in.
Bless his heart! And bless the ladies for a heartfelt fair well too. ✌️💕🚔
Miss Jenny's Cleaning na dog thank God there is -1 cop out there
nothing, he just sounds cool saying it
#MAGA
just think, the country is a better safer place with that trash of the streets.
Andre LeBlanc
"cop", like ANYTHING else is to be interpreted by the EYES of the beholder. THE STREETS ARE A BETTER PLACE. WITHOUT HIM. REAL AMERICAN families are safer without trash like the piece of shit on "patrol". I knew this fucker. He's as corrupt as they come and the TRUTH WILL COME OUT SOON ABOUT THIS ....you worthless killer.. We know
There isn't many people who even want to do what he does. Let alone for 39 years. Thank you for serving us! You have a lot of respect and support!
This is what happens if you're One Day From Retirement but you're not in a late-90s action movie
Also, thank you for your service. 39 years of good work.
Ushimimi *great work
Yall dont know his character tho. Cops be shady, just 39 years of work.
@Jonathan Evans Yup👍🏾
Hä was für abk
@Jonathan Evans HA you're funny dude, making fun of African American dialect as if a lot of that doesn't come from black ppl not being allowed to read or write during slavery. Then there's the separate and not equal schools during the Jim Crow era. To top it off thats not even a thing only black ppl do but I guess you think white folks intelligence is superior and uneducated whites don't exist. SMH you're a loser bruh, ignorant fucks always tryna race bait as if you know what you're talkin about. It had ntn to do with him being a white police officer, it had everything to do with him being a fucking person cause you know...PPL are flawed you goddamn dummy. I wonder if you have this same energy for black ppl outside of your lil phone or computer?? Lmao prolly not, have a good one tho.
Thanks for your service! Huge amount of respect for you guys!
I just want to jump in here and say a huuuuuge, heartful THANK YOU to all of you wonderful people who have taken the time to congratulate my husband, Dave!!! I am sooooo proud of this wonderful man. Besides being an awesome cop for 39 years, he has been an amazing husband for 42 years, an amazing dad (for 40), and an amazing grampa (for 12)!!! I'm so glad to get more of him now, and so grateful to the Lord for keeping him safe all these years!!!
Yesterday, with the help of two of our grandsons, he made pepperoni, and right now I'm smelling the aroma of it cooking in the oven, after him smoking it for several hours this morning.
And this is in the midst of taking care of ME, as I fell 6 weeks ago and broke my kneecap! :-O So I've been on crutches ever since, and had surgery 5 weeks ago! So Dave went from being full-time cop to being full-time wife-caregiver, and is doing an AWESOME job of it!!!
Thank you SOOOO much for your kind words, Shane!!!!!
Congratulations to your husband and thank you for his service. I’m sure he has touched many lives and helped your community greatly in your 39 year career. Enjoy your retirement sir!
Barb Shelton you're one lucky woman have a real man for a husband .
Congratulations to him and a successful career and a wonderful marriage to a wonderful woman with a beautiful family.
God bless all of you.
Congratulations to both of you!
Thank him for his service hope you heal up soon... Bless you both... Oh video made me cry & im 40 lol
“We are done”
“Let’s go steal a k9”
Lincoln one six, thank you for your service, enjoy your retirement, you earn it 👏👏👏👏
"For 1 last time Lincoln one six is secure"
Goosebumps.
Have a great journey ahead buddy! SALUTE!
Thank you for your service....you will be greatly missed sir #brothersinblue to serve and protect
*serve and execute
He serrve he protecc but most importantly he waited 39 years to get ziplining bacc
- fuck off
How MANY BLSVK you seen KILLED.write a BOOK.SRRVER GOODNESS FOR YOU.📩📫
- *your next* :)
12 years and counting Sheriff Deputy here in Oklahoma, Thank you for your service brother be safe in all you do.
Im Glad this popped up in my suggestions. Thank you for your service and i am so sorry how you all are being treated these days. You have all of my respect sir
Aww, we all go through our own journey in life, whether Forces or Police, we relate to those who gave their lives in the line of fire for the freedom we enjoy today.
Respect to you Sir!
From a British Royal Marines Commando, Special Forces retired. HOOFING!
What fucking freedoms
Well said sir, I give my greatest respects for putting you're life on the line to protect old blittey.
I hope to do the same when I get older, I'm currently in learning, but my wish is to join the HM police force when I get older.
Only then will my journey will truly begin.
@@corpratexthuggn89 fuck you, is there any need to be negative like that
Wow. This literally brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for your service, sir -- and especially thank you for making it out alive, and relatively unscathed.
Now go on and make some more awesome memories with the family, and enjoy the rest of the adventure!
JW Danks
love the eagle globe and anchor. fellow marine here 3043 92-97
John Reed -- 2111/3rd AAVBN 90-93. Semper Fi, my Brother!
JW Danks
supply. guy with the 2nd fssg out of camp Lejeune. 26th meu med float in 94
Rah
billClintonMrBobDole really? You don’t know who he is or what he’s done. You are drawing a conclusion of a 39 year career off of a 2:11 video. He has probably helped more African Americans in his last week than you have in your life. Have a little respect and stop paying attention to what the rest of society is telling you.
I have no clue who you are or if I've ever been in Kelso. I just wanted to say, after watching this video, thank you for your service Officer Dave Shelton. I know the area that you patroled and served is a better community because of your dedication and service. Congratulations on your retirement. God Bless You. Rock On!!
Thanks for your service in the police force and protecting our states. super brave of you. 🙏
Wow. 39 years. Great job
Thank you for your service from Ohio! You can tell he’s a very passionate man about his line of work. Time to relax and enjoy retirement. Well deserved.
39 years and he made it out safe and sound. I usually dont comment much on this subject, but i just felt the need to say salute and much respect. Be careful & thank you sir...
Many have asked why Dave didn't go all the way to 40 years while others have said they would have gone to 40.
Dave originally wanted to retire at 40 years, but the closer he got to the end of those four decades, the sooner he wanted to retire...
As you can see from many disrespectful, vile, hateful responses posted here (many of which I have deleted because I just didn't want our little corner of RUclips peppered with them), police officers deal with a LOT of CRAP ~ for lack of a better word (without getting profane myself). It's an extremely dangerous job, and one that takes a lot out of you over the years. Even “just” ONE year.
I looked up the average life expectancy of a police officer, and one estimate is that it's 66 years, or 10.6 years after retirement. This is 10 years lower than the average for males in the US, which is 76 years of age.
My husband, Dave, is 61. Our whole family - and a lot of other people who know and love him - want him to be around for a lot longer than just 5 more years! The longer he would have stayed on the job, the more it would have sapped out of him. And the less time we would have had with him.
Would you rather live the last years of your life working at a dangerous, hazardous-to-your-health job? Or enjoying your family and life in general? Even just ONE year is a lot at this point.
Besides, pension-wise there was no advantage to waiting another year.
So he decided to just go ahead and retire at age 61.
Yes, he loved his job. No, he did not love shooting innocent people. [Good grief!!!] In fact, he never even had to shoot his gun!!!!! We live in a smaller city; I realize it's different in the big cities. But he loves his family and doing things he loves...
He fishes and loves making smoked fish, smoked cheese, pepperoni, and smokes them in the smoker he built! He loves cooking. In fact, he has done 75% of the cooking over our 42-year marriage, and when he retired, he took over cooking all dinners! (If I want to cook, I have to arrange it with him! 😄)...
He and I do Gramma/Grampa's Days every week. Hi When the boys were here this last Thursday, they helped Grampa make pepperoni ~ from scratch, even filling the casings with the meat they had ground and mixed the spices into!
When the newspaper reporter came here yesterday to do a story on Dave, he fixed up a plate of his smoked cheese that he had sliced and arranged nicely on a plate, along with crackers. This is just what he does for pretty much ANY event we have here, or that we go to! (So you might consider inviting Dave to your event!!! 😄)
Here's a link to the story, "Retired Kelso cop reflects on 39 years of policing": bit.ly/2s44j4x
And here's a link to my follow-up blog article: "'Was He a Good Cop?' - Eyewitnesses Share!" www.honeycomboasis.com/single-post/Was-He-a-Good-Cop-Eyewitnesses-Share
Ever heard the saying "The worst day fishing still beats the best day working”? You can love a job, but still be very ready to retire when it's time. The fact that you cry when you do so doesn't mean you should keep working; it means you were in the right profession, and loved it.
Barb Shelton well said. I know the sacrifices police officers and family’s make during their careers, often missing holidays and family functions to keep others safe. I truly appreciate the sacrifices made. Please don’t let hateful comments get to you. God bless and thanks again.
Barb Shelton Plz tell your husband I appreciate his service
The worst day zip lining beats the best day working.
Military does anywhere from 4 to 30+ years I don't see why anyone would ask that question. You served your country.
Barb Shelton people are so disrespectful and I have no use for them type. Thank you and Thank you to your husband.
Thank you for sharing this very emotional moment. I feel it man...
Zip-lining sounds like a fun way to start a retirement!
Breaks my heart. Such a sweet guy who loved his career. So proud of you man. You are a true hero. Thank you for your service.
I think someone rubbed onions in my eyes, i promise Im not crying.
Thank you for your whole hearted service. I know im a year late, but these final signoff videos really jerk my tears.
Man up, son.
hes just a cop. worry about climate change its intimate death
You can tell that the staff were about to cry in the background.
Dave, I feel you my brother. I did the same thing on 6/16/16 after 30 years. One of the toughest things to do. My wife sat next to me and recorded it. I did not know how emotional I was till I played it back.
You MADE it safely for 39 years. Hold you head high, be proud, stay healthy and enjoy you much deserved retirement!!!!
God Bless You my brother in blue!!!
Once blue always blue 💙 39 years of being a patrol officer in the streets every single day. Where do you begin to imagine the things he's seen, learned, taught, survived, impacted... For better or worse he put himself at death's door for 4 decades and in the end was still humbled by the life he's lived for the past 39 years. Makes my head spin.
Chicken soup for the soul, all feels :D Congratulations Officer and thank you :D
How about tomato sauce for your ass, it’s the Italian version 😈
Me to my friends after playing video games for ages.
That's not a job law enforcement is a real life job
@@alexmason1436 they were making a joke.
What if he just said GG's
@@alexmason1436 You sad sad person. Clearly a joke.
@@alexmason1436 r/woooosh
God Bless! Enjoy your retirement Brother!
March 2018 I finished up 38 years ans was going on retirement, that last radio call was the most difficult one I ever made.
This was very touching to watch...39 years in the line of duty......you probably saw it all.....man...what a moment to share this....I read your wifes comment....you got to be a really good person.....With all my heart I wish you all the best and a ton of health to enjoy retirement. ..Cheers.Roger
Congrats Brother! Thank you for your service and may God bless you and your family! Be safe, stay safe and remember no drinking while zip lining. A brother in blue, E-x7
idk how the first two words out of his mouth started making me tear up 😭
you can tell he really cared about his job
I can only imagine he initially started crying because 39 years of hard work, good and bad memories, blood sweat and tears probably all ran thru his mind. What a heartwarming video this is what life is all about ❤️
I like that they say a certain area is secure. Makes it sound awesome.
"Area Secure" meaning no more black people. :D lol /jk
Reuben U lmfao
He secured his callsign
Thank you for your service.
casillia DeSorbo Nice to meet ya!
As an Active member of the USAF, i thank you for your service
Legion Fitness thank you for your service
Legion Fitness chair force
The badasses is the sky 🇺🇸 thank you for your service
Thank you so much for your service!
What’s a usaf
People really don’t understand all the emotions going through your mind, I do sir.. All the scary situations, the times when u thought u wouldn’t make it home, the times you were scared and so many others.. GOD bless you sir..
Thank you Dave for your service and all that you've done for me Roy Vaughan personally. You actually helped me out when my life wasn't going so good became a friend of mine and help lead me in the right direction. You are truly an inspiration and a friend and role model for many people. Thank you for your service and I thank God for his role in your life. It shows!
As much as cops get a bad rap 99.9% of cops are doing there job, this guy loved what he did people need to recognize and respect how hard this job is
TOTAL RESPECT SIR!
I'm not even American and this made me tear up! This is a true man right here... no questions. Happy retirement buddy well deserved.
Love you man. Best of luck for the future
Although we live in different parts of the world I want to say thank you for your service... Thank you for putting your life in the line every day for 39 years for the rest of us... and thank you for making your corner of planet earth a safer better place..now enjoy your deserved retirement with your family
*Thank you for your service*
God bless you man for your 39 in service! Wish you the best!
Nice to see this local hero
Congrats, and thank you for your service!🙏 Don't listen to any of the punks who are wrting hate comments....I'll respond to anyone that comments any BS, and tell them what I think. Thanks again for what you did.
Hey, "Camera Crashcourse"! I love your heart and appreciate your going to bat for my husband, who doesn't deserve a bit of the viciousness that he's gotten. I'm blown away at how prejudiced people are! It's as if they have held court, been the judge and the jury, but without a shred of evidence!!! Just broad, mean-spirited generalizations ~ also known as "prejudice" ~ which they so hate and rail on in others!
Just want you to know that I am taking down some of the threads. When they have a bunch of vulgarities and meanness in them, I deleted them. Unfortunately that meant that some of your great defenses of Dave got deleted too, but I just couldn't let such hateful things remain here. It's our one little corner of RUclips, and I'm just not going to have it hanging around here. But I thank YOU for your heart to stand up to the hate and disrespect!
Barb Shelton For sure. I don't think an officer that has dedicated 39 years to this country should be treated with such disrespect by people who have never even met him or talked to him personally. Unfortunately the news has made cops an icon of "racism, hatred and blood thirsty murderers" which is so not the case. Unfortunately the hate is the dark side of RUclips, and cops are very rarely ever welcomed online these days. However, myself personally, feel this is completely not right, and I want to stand up and report/defend any comments which are meant to degrade and hate on him. I'm so sorry for all the hate that has been brought on by this video going viral. If you would like, you can disable comments. Thanks again for the service, and I'm truly sorry for the hate that you've been getting.
Thank you everyone wearing a suit
Camera Crashcourse bullshitter
Ryan Stanfield Classic Internet Hater
RESPECT TO THIS MAN 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 DAVE SHELTON is one of the best, most dedicated men I know. Went on ride alongs and learned and worked beside him on several occasions. Never forget 2L16! We will hold the THIN BLUE LINE for you! Great man, amazing career!
Everyone should aspire to be as great as this man was; as dedicated and as loving. Have a good one!
+Barb Shelton tell him 2-David Kelso’s Plus-One (civilian rider) who was always there wishes him good luck, Godspeed, have a good retirement, and I’ll take it over soon!
I have seen so many of these and there are usually a lot more said by their fellow officers/staff etc. It made me sad that he was so emotional yet not much was said by Dispatch/Department!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
I knew he looked familiar, hes the "Long story short" guy in the zip lining South Park episode.
Lol "Shaka Brah!" 🤙
One of the most heartfelt things to hear. My mom passed away from Pancreatic Cancer this passed July. She was a longtime active EMT for our local Abulance Department. At her memorial service, a final call with tone was in her memory. Job well done brother.
jcsilverado Sorry to read about the loss of your Mother. Blessings for her service as an EMT! 👍✌
Chillin with Dylan Thank you so much :)
jcsilverado You're welcome, and it was my pleasure! Take good care!
Heinrich Shekelsteinoblatwitz with a name like that, I highly doubt it.
Chillin with Dylan I banged that bitch, no protection. U don't know shit, bitch was screaming my name as she took it from behind
Who would dislike this??
Tyson Kennedy evil people, grasshopper. Evil people...
The people from his station that were sad to see him go but happy for him.
Drew Theller I disliked it, not because I didn't like the video, I disliked it because I dislike that he quit
RSRG smh
tmp what? I just made a fact
God bless all the officers out there. I hope he has a great retirement