This Richardson Real Hero has been active in the Richardson community since 1973 when he and his family moved to Canyon Creek. Jay is a graduate of Leadership Richardson, Richardson Citizen’s Police Academy, and the Richardson Citizen’s Fire Academy. He has served on the boards of Animal Luv, City of Richardson Sign Board, and the Canyon Creek Homeowner’s Association.

Jay’s greatest accomplishments include his 40 years of activity in Boy Scouts, serving as Scout Master to Unit Commissioner at the District level. The Canyon Creek Home Owners Association’s (CCHOA) has benefited from his dedicated service through the creation of the Flag Program, overseeing the development of the CCHOA by-laws, the annual resident directory, and overseeing curb numbers that are painted at each of the 2,850 homes in Canyon Creek.

In his role as an officer with the Fort Worth and Richardson Police Departments, where he retired as a patrol lieutenant, his outgoing personality, strong sense of right and wrong, and love of others made him a successful officer who built relationships throughout the community.

After retirement in 2002, Larry continued working with the Richardson Police Department as a volunteer chaplain, logging more than 11,600 hours in the past 17 years. He supports the mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of the RPD officers and staff, and assists families of victims and others affected by crime.

Larry introduced the practice of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) to the RPD in the early 2000s. CISM provides support to those who have experienced traumatic events. He has spent hundreds of hours training Richardson Police, Fire, Emergency Management staff, and partners from the counseling community on this practice to lessen post-traumatic stress.

Alicia is the epitome of an unsung warrior, who’s constantly working to make Richardson a better place. She has worked tirelessly for both the Citizens Police and Fire Academy Alumni Associations, serving in many officer positions and as a volunteer.

Her heart has no boundaries and her desire to help is unparalleled. She never turns down an opportunity to assist, whether it’s lifting and moving evidence boxes to creating a registration form. And she does it all with a smile and no expectation of recognition. Alicia exemplifies what this world needs more of and she is an obvious choice for this year’s recognition as a Richardson Real Hero.

Alicia has also been active in the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association, Gobble Hobble, the City of Richardson Christmas Parade, COR Recycling events, serving on the COR Sign Control Board and as a member of Altrusa.

He has served as a pastoral care volunteer at Methodist Richardson Medical Center, logging over 4,000 hours.  This important role includes listening, praying, and counseling patients, as well as their family.

Jerry also helps those who have lost a family member as they face so many difficult decisions.  He always demonstrates genuine compassion and pours his heart into every family he assists.  Additionally, Jerry works with the hospital staff as they manage difficult situations on a daily basis.

Volunteering in this capacity at MRMC is a significant, yet difficult position. Though Jerry is able to manage the challenging days with his positive attitude and joy for living. Jerry is known for his gift of laughter and his great sense of humor. Jerry and his wife, Rose, have celebrated over 60 years of marriage and are proud parents and grandparents.