Retired Police Officer's Life Saved by Christmas Eve Angel. Shot in the line of duty, he survived the life and death attack, but later his life spiraled out of control. A chance encounter with a stranger saved his life. He shares his inspiring story. This episode is brought to you in part by Retalk.com "the new social network". He was on a train on Christmas Eve and had made a decision to end his life later, after arriving at his destination. A chance encounter with a stranger named Erin, who he said wouldn't stop talking, ended up saving his life and changing his direction. Dean Simpson, is a retired police officer from the N.Y.P.D. He was attacked and shot in a life and death battle, the shooting left him with a life long disability. Over the next few years his life began to spiral out of control, alcohol abuse and post traumatic stress took it's toll. He talks about his career, the dark days and how the stranger helped save his life and change it's direction. He also talks about his books. Don't miss Dean's inspiring story. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.