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know what a wonderful child Danny had
been. When they met this man, Ray, they
realized once again, God and Danny work in
mysterious ways. Ray was about to lose the
sight in one eye due to an infection. Danny's
cornea saved not only Ray's sight, but his
job as well. The job Ray was able to keep is
the job he always wanted and enjoyed; Ray
was a New York City Police Officer.
Keith Bettinger is a retired Suffolk County (N.Y.) Police Officer. He’s been writing for law enforcement publica-
tions for more than 25 years and has received 18 awards for his articles, stories, poems, and books. He has a
Master’s Degree in Human Relations with a major in Clinical Counseling. During his career he received the de-
partment’s Bravery Medal, Silver Shield Award, Meritorious Police Service Award, Special Service Award, Profes-
sionalization Award, Department Recognition Award, five Headquarters commendations and six Precinct com-
mendations. He also was a field training officer and an instructor on Post Shooting Trauma and Critical Incidents.
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