Once a year, firemen and police officers from the area come together to play a live version of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. The Guns and Hoses Foundation of North Texas recently held its annual boxing tournament to a sold-out crowd. Proceeds from the tournament goes to support charitable work by the foundation. Garland Police Lt Dave Swavey and fellow officers and firemen contribute huge amounts of their own time to make the tournament a success. A number of sponsors also give generously.

Senior Cpl Victor Lozada

 
In a report for Fox 4 TV, Raul Cantu tells the story of one family blessed by the men and women of Guns and Hoses: "The widow of a Dallas police officer is talking publicly for the first time since his death. Senior Cpl. Victor Lozada died in February 2008. He lost control of his motorcycle on the Houston Street viaduct while escorting then-presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Theresa Lozada credits the Guns and Hoses Foundation for helping her family get their lives back on track."
 
The report features more than Ms Lozada. In scenes from the tournament, we also see and hear Officer and Ms Lozada's daughter sing the National Anthem before the tournament crowd. Follow the link to hear the complete news report.
 
I offer my appreciation to the Guns and Hoses Foundation for their tremendous work and the sacrifices the members make so often in their lives and their jobs.