In a rare two minutes of radio turn-about, a retiring Denver (Colo.) police dispatcher was honored with broadcast tributes from co-workers and officers in the field. John Boller spent nearly 21 years in the communications center and became known as “The Voice of Denver” for his voice and skills. On May 1st Boller retired, and a co-worker broadcast the news over the police radio channel. “He has been the voice of calm for those he has worked with and dispatched over his tenure with Denver 911,” the dispatcher told everyone who was listening. Officers were then invited to switch to another talkgroup to give their best wishes to Boller. Listen to Boller’s radio tribute here.
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Congratulations on retirement, John!
John:
We’ve never met but please allow me to congratulate you from Virginia for being the outstanding dispatcher you obviously were. Men and woman like you are the backbone of public safety and the most unsung of the unsung heroes. The comments from the officers you dispatched and protected are testament to their respect for you. Please enjoy the next chapter of your life and always remember your years under the headset.
Steve Souder, Director, Fairfax County (VA) 9-1-1
steve.souder@fairfaxcounty.gov
Wow. That was awesome. Especially the guy who said “thanks for protecting us”. Very moving. I know that had to mean a lot to John.
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