Each October the Florida Swat Association hosts the annual International Swat Roundup at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office shooting range. This year fifty five tactical teams from around the world competed in the five event competition which will crown one team as the champion….. the best in the World!
What follows is a compilation of photos taken during the first day of the event focusing on the Tallahassee Police Department’s TAC Team. As of this writing, TPD sits in third place with one event to go on Friday………. the Obstacle Course…….
Team members discuss their game plan prior to the first event. Team members get final instructions from an event judge prior to the competition. And so it begins….The team waits for the second competition of the day…..The rifle raises up from the recoil as the spent shell casing flies past the front of the barrel……
After day one the Tallahassee Police Department’s team was in first place. They had an incredible day. Their skills are second to none as they displayed their abilities and competed against some of the best teams in the world. Kudos to these dedicated warriors who give their all during this competition and daily on the streets of their hometown. To them we say…..Good Job Gentlemen!
True opportunities in life rarely present themselves and when they do those who are so inclined to pursue them should do so with their entire being if they are to succeed. Today, nearly a dozen candidates showed up and gave their all as they competed for a coveted position on the Tallahassee Police Department’s Tactical Apprehension and Control Team. The testing venue was the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy in Gadsden County, Florida. The weather was clear and mild, however the Florida Sun began to push the temperature into the nineties as the day went on. The evaluation consisted of a physical assessment and shooting drills. What follows is a compilation of photos of the first part of the competition…the physical part….
Sgt. Michael Trowbridge shares words of wisdom with the applicants prior to the physical evaluations.
After a briefing, the applicants participated in a 1.5 mile run down and back the main drive (Academy Drive) at the Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy. It looks level but…it ain’t exactly “level!”
Current Team Members prepared the evaluation sites and were responsible for ensuring that the testing was done correctly. This is a very serious responsibility because they know that the candidates that are chosen will someday be working side by side with these operators in extremely dangerous situations.
The Mile and a Half Run…
Competitors had obviously been preparing for this day!
Logan Lane and Donna Brown (both TPD Retirees) discuss the evaluation process.
Sean Wright monitors his time as he approaches the turn around point.
Team Members encouraged candidates throughout the day.
E-Rob finishes strong! The Team rallies around the candidates! !
Push-Ups!
The second physical assessment the applicants participated in was the push-up evaluation. Candidates were given strict instructions as to what would be considered a “legal” push-up and were told that anything less would not be counted. And so it began…
Former Team Members were on hand to offer support to the candidates and evaluate their abilities.
Sit Ups!
Team Members watch the competition!
All reps were evaluated and scored.
Bench Press…
Team Members and candidates closely watch the competition…Candidates share a laugh between lifts…
Team Members including Chief Revell (center) were impressed with the efforts put forth by the candidates.
Pull Ups…
Once again detailed instructions were explained to the candidates prior to their attempt to complete as many strict pull ups as possible…
The 300 Meter Run…
And the day was only half over! After these grueling physical tests, the candidates ventured down to the firearms range to be tested on their agility and proficiency, with an obstacle course being thrown in for good measure!
It was a great day! Hats off to these brave Officers who stepped out of their comfort zones this morning and tested for a coveted position on this tactical unit. Some will make it, some will not. However, all who participated gained skill and knowledge and demonstrated their abilities. It was not an easy day, nor should it have been. Regardless, all of the candidates gained the upmost respect of the team members and Department Command Staff who witnessed their efforts. Only a few are brave enough to throw their hat into this ring and to that end they are all winners……
Once again the Fourth of July on beautiful Lake Mystic did not disappoint! The weather cooperated and the lake was the epicenter of hundreds of people celebrating the independence of our Great Country!
What follows are some photos of the celebration! Enjoy!
Lake Mystic was alive with Fireworks! Jet Ski traffic was heavy early in the afternoon! Friends! Dr. Bailey Singletary entertains prior to the fireworks!
And so begins the 2024 Boat Parade!
Scooter, the Mayor of Lake Mystic cools off prior to the fireworks! Jump! The music was outstanding!
The Fireworks!!!
Once again it was an absolute fantastic Fourth of July at Lake Mystic! Lest we forget those who have gone before us to ensure these liberties that we so much enjoy! To them we owe it all. Happy Fourth of July!
At an undisclosed location many miles from town a group of caring, knowledgeable, and well informed “sheepdogs” gathered for two days of intense and challenging handgun training. This training was conducted for the purpose of building and maintaining skills and proficiency, preparing for the day when innocent lives are put in extreme danger by those who wish to do them harm. Unfortunately the possibility of this scenario has become a reality in today’s modern society.
What follows are a few photos taken during this training. This training was conducted with the solemn purpose to prepare to protect the innocent. Please enjoy.
May God continue to Bless America! ‘Nuff said! Students were told to bring ammo a’plenty…..Some shootin’ was done…..The class began with working on basic shooting drills which are very important…and quickly went to more advanced drills….Thumbs were sore from loading mags! Students conducted various drills under the watchful eye of highly qualified instructors….Instructors evaluated student performance.Shooting was only part of the instruction. Students practiced failure drills among other things. 1911Failure Drills! Center Mass hits! Brass was in the air! Shooting under the watchful eye of the instructors! Sore fangers! Using drums for cover…Bud took a couple hits! Shooters practice using cover! Shooters make ready! Did you see that hit??? “Ocular!” Ammo!Nice Hits! Day 2 begins with instructions…..New day,…..new drills! Brass flies when the trigger is pulled!Rescuing the hostages! .45Move! Using cover! Red Dot…Big brass flies! Locked and Loaded! Room clearing…
These two days of training were very well spent! The Instructors provided outstanding lesson plans and drills which challenged the students and honed their skills. The training venue was perfect. Students left this training having been exposed to new challenges and knowing that the skills learned will have to be practiced repetitively in order to maintain a high level of proficiency. Kudos to the instructors and to the students who arrived hungry for knowledge and dedicated themselves to the training. This is very serious business and everyone on site knew it. Students left the venue better for the experience and knowing that unfortunately in today’s world the possibility of having to use this training in a real scenario is becoming more likely. May they always be ready. God Bless the Sheepdogs…..
The Tallahassee Fire Department hung this giant flag outside the Leon County Civic Center prior to the memorial.
The 2024 Fraternal Order of Police Law Enforcement Memorial was held on April 29 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Florida. The event was not held at the Florida State Capitol due to ongoing construction at the Capitol. The event was very well planned and put together. It was a beautiful tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Family Members and Survivors are escorted off of buses prior to the event. Survivors and Family Members wait outside of the Civic Center for the ceremony to begin.
Three Law Enforcement Officers were killed in the Line of Duty in the State of Florida during 2023. They were:
The first was Officer Charles Herring of the Pembroke Pines Police Department. He was 54 years of age and a 24 year Law Enforcement Veteran. He was killed on his Police motorcycle when a tree limb fell and struck him as he traveled down the road.
Officer Herring
Sergeant Michael Kenovich of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was killed on May 19, 2023 after suffering a fatal heart attack following a 6 minute fight with a suspect. Sgt. Kenovich was 52 years old and a 25 year Law Enforcement veteran.
Sgt. Kenovich
Chief Anthony Rickerson of the Jasper Police Department was killed on June 11, 2023 while responding to a call for service. He struck a deer in the road and his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Chief Rickerson was 43 years old and a 13 year Law Enforcement Veteran.
Chief Rickerson
This Gentleman honors the American Flag being raised while carrying the photo of a Loved One.
Motor Units escort the buses carrying family members.
Photographing the family members of fallen Officers, especially small children, is the most difficult part of photographing this event.
The solemn ceremony begins.Members of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office enter the ceremony.The Tallahassee Police DepartmentLee County’s Mounted PosseOfficers prepare to enter the Civic CenterFamilies watch the procession enter the ceremony.Honor Guards at easeThe Riderless Horse
Once again families, friends, and survivors gathered in Tallahassee to honor those Law Enforcement Professionals from around the State of Florida to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It was a very solemn and moving ceremony which made a lasting impact on those who witnessed and participated in it. Hopefully, one day we will experience a year when we don’t lose heroes like we did in 2023 and all the years before but until then we will continue to this honor lest we never forget those who have gone before us. Godspeed Brothers.
Fort Pierce Police Department Memorial to fallen Officers
I was humbly honored to have had the opportunity to participate in the 2024 Florida Tour de Force bicycle ride from Miami, Florida to Daytona Beach, Florida. The tour began on Monday, April 8, 2024 and ended on Friday, April 12th. Our trip south began on Saturday morning, April 6th, as we met at the Tallahassee Police Department and loaded up and headed south. We stopped at the North Daytona Beach Police Department and picked up two more riders. Once loaded nothing could stop us now, not even a malfunctioning air conditioner in the hot and loaded van!
We arrived in Fort Lauderdale and checked into the motel, had dinner and retired early. The next morning we loaded up and headed to Coral Gables where we put out at a popular cycling park and conducted a 27mile “warm up ride” northbound thru Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and into North Miami. The next 5 days would result in nearly 300 miles of cycling north up the east coast of Florida in an effort to raise donations for Officers that we lost last year.
The Officers we rode in honor of this year had lost their lives in the line of duty in 2023. There were 3 of them.
The first was Officer Charles Herring of the Pembroke Pines Police Department. He was 54 years of age and a 24 year Law Enforcement Veteran. He was killed on his Police motorcycle when a tree limb fell and struck him as he traveled down the road.
Officer Charles Herring
Sergeant Michael Kenovich of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was killed on May 19, 2023 after suffering a fatal Heart Attach following a 6 minute fight with a suspect. Sgt. Kenovich was 52 years old and a 25 year Law Enforcement veteran.
Sgt. Michael Kenovich
Chief Anthony Rickerson of the Jasper, Fl Police Department was killed on June 11, 2023 while responding to a call for service. He struck a deer in the road and his vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire. Chief Rickerson was 43 years old and a 13 year Law Enforcement Veteran.
Chief Anthony Rickerson
Our week began with a “warm up” ride through the greater Miami area. What a beautiful place to begin an incredible week.
Team TallahasseeA highlight of the Sunday morning ride is the fruit smoothies offered in Miami Beach. Rainbow ribbons adorn the Palm TreesThis mighty container ship is pushed up the Miami River. This ship was heavily loaded! Downtown Miami, Fl. Moe, Phil, ERob and Bob in downtown Miami, Fl. Chief Bob on point! ‘Twas a beautiful morning for a Miami bike ride!
Once back at the motel riders re-grouped for the annual dinner at Versailles in Little Havana. Versailles is an incredible Cuban Restaurant that is as unique as it is delicious.
Versailles does NOT disappoint! Patrons gather at the walk-up window for Cuban desserts and coffee! Scott and Phil enjoy coffee before dinner at VersaillesTeam Tallahassee at the Versailles Training Table!
After an incredible dinner at Versailles, the team returned to the motel once again to make final preparations for tomorrow’s ride and to get to bed early!
Team Tallahassee sports their new riding jerseys which were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Fariello.Bob and David enjoy some well earned rest during the ride! A sign at a Catholic School during one of our rest stops. The Heroes for whom we ride. The President of the local astrology club points out the Lunar Eclipse although Phil and Bob seem less than interested…..Always a “trendsetter”, Moe makes a fashion statement with these sporty cycling shoes held together by electrical tape. ERob silhouetted against the South Florida WaterfrontMark Wheeler trims the insoles of his new cycling shoes in order to seek a better “fit”. With the insole “trimming” complete Mark is ready to ride. Tom Dempsey would be proud! Bob, Phil and Chris prepare for Day 2. Rey keeps the team rolling! ERob applies sunscreen before the morning ride! Gary the Bike Mechanic’s Parrot sits on a bike repair stand! Gary and his Parrot prepare to follow the ride! Motor Units prepare for the day! Todd prepares to tell the riders its time to GO! Florida Bullet is a Proud Sponsor of the Tour de Force Dolly the Service Dog! Riders wear armbands to honor the fallenDeputy Seckinger was 42 years old when he suffered a heart attack following a K9 track. He was a 17 year Law Enforcement Veteran. Deputy Coby Seckinger Ride Marshal Kevin O’Brien discusses the upcoming ride. Team Tallahassee prepares to ride! Mark Wheeler receives final ride instructions via telephone as he rests before another long day in the saddle. Dave Northway is looking forward to another day of riding! Red calves get some sunscreen! Bob Obernier displays a new way to keep from losing his riding gloves! Phil Hinds and Mark Wheeler listen to pre-ride instructionsScott Beck gloves up! Team Tallahassee in Fort PiercePhil Hinds has ridden the tour 9 times! Ride Veteran Bruck Doras Another beautiful Florida day! Denny’s is a major tour sponsor! Wrapped around her finger!
Ride Veteran Kevin O’Brien
We are TPDPalm Bay Fire welcomed riders with a huge Flag! Bruce DorasReady to Roll! Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood prepares to rideRiders gather on the last leg of the ride!
Truly an honor to have participated in this great event. Thanks to everyone who supported this ride and made it possible. A lot of work went into the planning and support of this event. These Officers are the reason we ride. Lest we forget the sacrifice these brave Men made to keep their communities safe. God Bless you and your families.
Had the opportunity to shoot a few photographs of the Fireworks at the Cascades Park in downtown Tallahassee on New Years Eve!
Downtown Tallahassee welcomes 2024!
Having been late to last year’s show I left the house early and snuck up onto the top of a parking garage and set the camera up on a tri-pod and waited…
Kaboom!
At about 746pm the first shot was fired and it was game on! I made a couple of adjustments on the camera on “the fly” and started shooting!
The action was fast and furious! The show was intense! The show got mo’ better! The night air made the smoke hang low…The crowd was going wild! And just like ‘dat…it was over!
By 8pm the show was over, it was short but it was intense, one of the best shows I have seen! I packed my gear and thru the shadows I made my way back to the truck which was parked a few blocks away. I managed to get to the truck without bringing any undo attention to myself by local law enforcement who would frown upon my efforts to obtain these photographs for my dedicated blog readers! Regardless I made it home and here they are! Hope you enjoyed seeing them as much as I enjoyed making them! Wishing you and your loved ones a tremendous 2024! Thanks for looking!
The annual Sasquatch camp out, gravel ride and Bar-B-Que is underway!
Sasquatch ’23 is underway! Cyclists (above) warm themselves by the fire while waiting for an incredible Saturday night dinner!
The weekend of November 17-20, 2023 found about 100 gravel cyclists and Bar-B-Que fanciers gathered at the Georgia Veterans State Park near Cordele, Georgia for the Eighth Annual Sasquatch cycling event! The weather was perfect for a weekend of camping, fellowship and cycling!
The epicenter for the event was this campground pavilion where the outstanding food was prepared and served!
Attendees arrived Friday afternoon and set up camp at the Pioneer campground at the park. The campground was clean and spacious and perfect for the weekend event! Participants camped in tents, RVs, and hammocks.
This cyclist slept in a hammock between the pine trees. The cool Georgia evenings were perfect for hammocking! This cyclist stayed in style in this beautiful RV on the shores beautiful Lake Blackshear! 2023 Sasquatch is underway! Signs directed campers to the Pioneer Campground where the Sasquatch event was centered! Riders gather around the campfire Friday night! As temperatures dropped into the 50’s the fire felt great! Ray and his team are busy preparing a gourmet meal! Painkillers were available for aching riders! Bacon being perfectly prepared on this flattop! Ray makes more coffee as riders prepare for breakfast! It was a beautiful weekend for gravel riding! Veteran Rider Rick Ashton points riders towards the breakfast line! This abandoned silo sits along the ride route.This old silo is a reminder of years’ past on the farmKeeping loose! This dried out Red Eared Slider was found wandering down the road during the ride. She was rescued and put next to a pond. Next day she was gone! This old farmhouse was once someone’s dream home. Now it stands abandoned. These model airplane pilots were flying their planes as riders returned from day 1. These model aircraft were impressive to look at, even more so to watch fly! This cut-out Sasquatch greets riders at the dinner pavillion! This was year 8 for the Sasquatch ride! The Sasquatch ride is a pretty big deal! This Salsa Cutthroat Gravel Bike sits ready to go! An artist working on a masterpiece! This railroad runs near the campground.Several tanks and planes are on display at the Veterans ParkRiders line up Sunday morning for another incredible breakfast!The Georgia dirt roads were in perfect condition for riding! Cotton was being harvestedLots of cotton! Impressive how clean and tightly packed this bale of cotton was! Thousands of acres of cotton are ready for harvesting! The weather and roads were perfect! This old hay rake serves as a reminder of days past…..This old cemetery contains graves from the 1800’s. Someone had put new head stones up in recent years but unfortunately the cemetery has become overgrown. Mark Wheeler prepares to ride on! Rick enjoys breakfast before heading out! This ride begins his training for the 2024 Tour Divide Ride! This dedicated bike packer has a bike packing tattoo on his calf. He admitted that of all the tattoos he has this was by far the most painful!
The 2023 Sasquatch Ride is in the books! The event was attended by more than 100 riders. The weather was perfect, the riders were strong and the food was over the top! Many thanks to Ray Egan and his team for putting this event together. We are very much looking forward to next year’s ride!
I was blessed to have been invited to attend the 2023 Florida “SWAT Roundup” in Orlando, Florida on November 8th and 9th. This week long event featured 49 Tactical (aka SWAT) Teams from all over the world to test their skills against the best in the business. It is hosted once a year by the Florida SWAT Association. Teams include NASA SWAT, Hungary TEK, Saraievo Police Department, AOCU SWAT HUNGARY, Sint Maarten Police Force, Korean National Police, Jamaican Constabulary Force, as well as a large number of teams from throughout the United States. At the end of the week, San Antonio SWAT was the overall winner!
Having had the opportunity to have competed in the SWAT Roundup many years ago, I was pleased to observe how much it has changed and grown. The venue is no longer at the old Orlando Landfill but now consists of many new state of the art shooting ranges and buildings. The teams are young and stronger than ever. The vendor show has grown to literally hundreds of vendors on site demonstrating their wares that consist of anything tactical.
What follows is a story in photographs of what this year’s Roundup was all about. Makes me want to suit up and get back into the game! Oh to be young again!!!
The Competition!
The Korean National Team begins the competition by crossing this rope and running to the range. These guys were incredibly fit finishing first on the Obstacle Course competition! After completing the shooting drill, teams still must carry an injured teammate across the finish line to stop the clock! The sniper must hit a small target (about the size of a golf ball) at one hundred yards before his team can proceed. The judge (red shirt) watches his every move. If the sniper misses his first shot, he can shoot one more time. If he misses again, his team is heavily penalized. The Judges at the Roundup don’t miss a thing! Dancin’ with the one who brought ya! Teams must traverse a variety of obstacles before shooting. All events are timed and any procedural error will cost ‘ya 30 seconds…Operators are challenged to shoot thru, over and under a variety of barricades after running and traversing obstacles. It ain’t easy! Runnin’ and gunnin’! The judge monitors the contestant using a stopwatch…Breathe!Tallahassee Police Officers finishing the Hostage Rescue competition! Makin’ it look easy…..it ain’t! Teamwork!Up & over! RooftopClimbing!Go! TPD Operator Wayne Staats discusses strategy between events!
The Vendor Show
A large portion of SWAT Roundup is the Vendor Show, a large gathering of businesses providing products for the Tactical community. The Vendor Show was set up under a large pavillion between the ranges which was accessable to everyone at the event. Nearly anything related to the needs of SWAT Teams was available, unlike the early days when we designed and fabricated much of the gear we used out of need and neccessity. If we had only known how the tools of yesterday would evolve into the state of the art equipment being offered today!
The Round Up Vendor Show featured everything Tactical! This robotic dog was walking around the show! Guns! Silencers! The vendor show was huge! First Aid equipment was on display at the Vendor’s booth. Here is a display of the latest tourniquet available on the market. There was something for everyone! The Sniper who won the Sniper competition was awarded this rifle! Spectators watch the events. Notice the baby at the bottom of the photo wearing her ears! You need it? They got it! Holosun Optics! This future SWAT Operator was enjoying the event! If only this were true…Lest we forget those who came before us…..The Citrus County Team meets before the Hostage Rescue event. Up and over…Teammates and friends…From High Ready…Sling don’t fail me now…Go! Go! Go!Tactical Vehicles were aplenty at the Roundup! All these lug nuts would make you go nuts! Ready to roll! Customized tag! Wonder how hard this was to get thru the DMV???Mark Wheeler (left) discusses handgun tactics with a young Deputy Sheriff.
Top SWAT Cop Event
The family of Orange County Deputy Sheriff Michael Milmerstadt gathers around a cut-out of him on the range at the beginning of the Top Swat Cop Event at Roundup. Deputy Milmerstadt was fatally injured while training. His mother is standing to his right. The Top Swat Cop Event was named after Deputy Milmerstadt the night before this event.
The TOP SWAT COP event was well attended and was one of the highlights of the week. The event looked very similar to a Crossfit competition. The competitors were required to run, perform chin-ups, leg-lifts, weighted sled pull, multiple rope climbs, tote weighted bags (one of which weighed 200lbs), shoot various steel targets with a handgun and a long gun, bike ride and to repeat these events until all the sandbags were moved. This was one of the toughest events I have ever witnessed!
So begins the TOP SWAT COP competition! Competitors had to pull a weighted sledCompetitors must complete 10 pull ups before moving to the next station….Multiple rope climbs were the end of the line for several competitors. Running to the firing line to shoot…Competitors had to ride the stationary bikes…The heaviest sandbag was 200lbs…The 200lb bag has to be carried to a wall, taken over the wall and set into the back of an ATV.
SWAT Medic Competition
Thursday was individual events and one of these was the SWAT Medic competition. Before the event, I met and spoke with the coordinators and judges and they were more than willing to allow me to watch and photograph the event. The event started with the medics dragging a life-sized dummy in a sled for about 100 yards and then they entered the “shoot house” which was a two-story building with a catwalk above for judges to watch the competition below. This event was intense. The Medic had to work his way thru the house, assessing victims as he went, wearing a gas mask while a smoke machine clouded his way and sirens, gunfire, and radio traffic were blasted in the house. Once he got to the surviving victim, he had to determine the victim’s injuries and administer life-saving first aid techniques. The victim wasn’t a live human being but a robotic mannequin that was incredibly life-like and controlled by an operator upstairs. The robot registered a pulse and breathed. His eyes moved and his “wounds” bled as blood pooled on the ground from several wounds on his body. The controller told me that the technology for these robots originated from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan as Corpsmen and Field Medics worked to treat the wounded. These robots simulated the injuries sustained on the battlefield. Unfortunately, they also apply to the situations our First Responders deal with on a daily basis in our own Country. These robots provide real life scenarios that allow our First Responders to train and respond when the time comes. The Medics did an outstanding job under the watchful eyes of several judges who graded his every move and timed his efforts. Even though I was only an observer with a camera watching from above, this event was so intense it had me amped up and I found myself wanting to jump in and help. It was amazing to watch.
The event begin with a 100 yard dummy drag. The event has just begun…The Medic begins to assess the victim as he bleeds out from gunshot wounds. Notice the pistol on the floor. Three Judges watch the Medic closely as he works to stop the bleeding. Additional Judges watch from above. The controller’s computer tells him how much blood the victim has lost and if the bleeding isn’t stopped soon….the victim dies. The Medic explains to the Judge what he’s about to do. This Medic opts to move the victim to a safer location within the house in order to treat him. The victim is bleeding profusely and time is critical. Again notice the gun on the floor.
Cherish the Moment Guys…..
It has been over 20 years since I’ve been to Roundup. Thing have greatly changed since that time. The competition is no longer held at the Orange County Landfill and the new course is state of the art. The equipment has evolved making an incredibly dangerous job as safe as possible. However, the athletes still display incredible talent and dedication much like we did back in ‘the day. They understand that their skill set must be maintained at a high level because at any time they will be called to address situations that pose a deadly threat to their communities, their teammates, and to themselves.
It was great to visit Roundup once again and to see how much has changed. It is no secret how I miss those days and how I miss the outstanding operators that I was honored to have served with, several of whom are no longer with us. Hopefully, the athletes who competed this week understand how special these days are because it won’t be long and they, too, will be standing on the sideline watching younger competitors performing at these events as they once did. They will also miss rolling the ops that challenge their skills in their communities, where all the training will be applied to the test for which they exist…to save human life. May God Bless You Guys.
“Then I heard the Voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said….”Here am I, Send Me!”