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Stories, reflections, and updates from Trooper Ben — for those who prefer reading over social media.
There are people in our towns carrying stories most of us will never hear…
There are people in our towns carrying stories most of us will never hear… Many of them are just a few minutes away, hoping someone stops long enough to listen.
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When Legacy Stepped Forward
This morning at 10:30 in Salina, I officially signed the paperwork to establish the Trooper Ben #HelpMore Foundation. I wrote the first check for $2,000, and the Greater Salina Community Foundation matched it. Just like that, the foundation began with $4,000.
Read More →Just Words About What I’m Feeling Right Now
Originally written the evening before the Trooper Ben #HelpMore Foundation was officially established, this reflection shares the heart behind the moment, the paperwork, the first check, and the hope that #HelpMore can keep doing good for years to come.
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I feel like I’m standing at a strange crossroads... 😐
For the past several months, I’ve been working with Elaine, my ghostwriter, to bring my memoir, Awkward in a Thin Blue Line, to life. This isn’t fiction or a polished version of events. It’s my life, the awkwardness, the challenges, the feeling of being out of place, and the long process of growing into someone I could finally accept.
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