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To Whom It May Concern: In recognition of countless sacrifices during his life's work, The Floyd Family humbly requests commemoration of John Floyd in the town in which he loved and served faithfully for 38 years. Our father John Floyd worked full-time in The Homicide & Narcotics Division for The South Bend, IN. Police Department for 38 years. During that time he also worked full-time as a Security Officer for South Bend Schools at Riley High School. While raising four children (Sonya Floyd, Melinda G. Floyd, Glenis Townsend Floyd & Christopher Shawn Floyd) he also built an impeccable reputation as a great friend & distinguished member of the South Bend, IN. Police Department. Our beloved father John Floyd was an exceptional man that was very dedicated to making a difference in his community; and in doing so he touched the lives of countless people throughout his life and career. Education, humility and taking responsibility was very important to our father. He'd often say "Right is Right & Wrong is Wrong!" Our father was reliable and driven. As such, he encouraged countless people throughout his life and career. Being a resident of South Bend, I still encounter dozens of citizens that profess just how our father John Floyd positively impacted their lives. It's an amazing thing to see. Whether he encouraged them to pursue their future in Law Enforcement or live up to their full potential in another field ... he empowered them with true love, support and kind words. Many people that knew our father are just overcome with tears of joy while reflecting on the positive impact that he had on their lives — how he encouraged them to stay in school, to stay out of trouble ... to better themselves and so on. Our father was an exceptional yet modest man. We never knew that our father kept a spare change pouch with him every day while working for Riley High School. While working and communicating with the students he protected daily, he noticed that sometimes the students would be short on lunch money; or just didn't have money for lunch. Therefore, he would routinely give students a helping hand to see them through those tough times. He never mentioned it to us. This was brought to our attention decades later as former students would recall how "Mr. Floyd" would give them money for lunch in their times of need. Our father carried this on for many years without mentioning it because to him it was just the right thing to do. Ultimately, in understanding and witnessing our father's dedication to the people and city of South Bend, IN ... we believe that he just wanted to leave this world better than he found it. We truly miss our father, but we also find comfort and encouragement in knowing his life's work has and continues to impact many residents of South Bend. IN. To that matter, the legacy of our father's commitment is cemented in the difference he made with his colleagues in Law Enforcement & the residents of South Bend, IN. Sincerely, dim