Parker County Today January 2016 | Page 21

Chris Crawford Police Commander Weatherford Police Department Q: What do you do? A: Professional Standards – Training, Public Information Officer, Police Recognition Program. Q: What are some of your favorite movies? A: Rudy, Woodlawn, Lone Survivor, We Were Soldiers, Blackhawk Down, Braveheart, Zero Dark Thirty. Q: What kind of music are you into? A: I listen to a wide variety of everything, but mostly Country, 80’s and 90’s rock, and Christian music. Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of? A: I would say my biggest accomplishment to date has been the character of my children so far. My kids are really sweet and compassionate children. I have had many great accomplishments such as attending the FBI National Academy and obtaining my Master’s Degree, but it is only a piece of paper. My children are my best accomplishment and having them remember me as a great dad is my goal. Q: Are you married? How did you meet your spouse? A: Yes, I am married. Q: How did you get into your field? A: I got into law enforcement because of my twin brother. My brother mentioned to me one day that he was going to attend the Weatherford College Police Academy in 1991 and I thought it sounded like something fun to do. I wasn’t enjoying college that much so decided to go with him. I ended up making a career out of something that sounded fun to do at the time. Q: If someone asked you to give them your best piece of advice, what would you say? A: Live your life with gratitude and appreciate time. Always be grateful for the blessings you have in your life. Live in the moment and never take for granted friends and family. Always remember that once time with friends and family are gone, you can never get it back. Q: Who in your life has influenced you the most? How? A: My father is probably my biggest influence. He is a man of strong character and he is one of the most selfless people I know. He will always drop what he is doing if anyone of his friends or family need him. Q: What would you most like to be remembered for? A: I would like to be remembered as a good father, a good husband and a good person. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Matt Keller   Staff Director Camp Copass  Q: What is your favorite movie?  A: Lonesome Dove.  Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?   A: A park ranger. Q: Would you recommend your Q: If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?   A: If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would choose Australia. It seems to be a truly one-of-a-kind place with unique flora and fauna, independent, rugged individuals, and a spirit like that of Texas. Q: If you could go back in history, who is the one person you would like to meet?   A: I think I would like to meet Benjamin Franklin. I would take the opportu nity to warn him of the coming perversions and detractions of the Constitution so that he and his fellow framers of that great document could address them specifically.  PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY Q: How did you get into your field?   A: As a college student I came to Camp Copass to work for the summer. I was asked to stay on fulltime and have been involved in the camping ministry ever since.  Q: What do you do to relax?  A: I enjoy hunting, fishing, and just about anything that I can do outside with my family. I also play the banjo, but usually find myself alone shortly after I start picking.  JANUARY 2016 Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of?   A: I have four children that know and love Jesus Christ.  career for other people? Why?  A: I would recommend the camping ministry to anyone that would get joy from serving others. Working in Christian camping is rewarding on many levels. It is a great way to meet lots of people and relate to them in a unique setting.  19