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Working for 30 years in law enforcement can take its toll on anyone, but not for Jesse Youngblood. Reflecting on his job 20 years later, he still feels a sense of pride when talking about his contributions to the Garland Police Department. His journey into law enforcement was not as simple as it sounds. His path took many twists and turns throughout the years. “I met your grandma in freshman year, and during junior year she got out of school early, I wasn’t going to let her get away from me,” Jesse Youngblood said. “At the time, I hadn’t gotten a degree or anything so I got a job as a forklift operator.” The high school sweethearts did not question their choice of moving together to Dallas. As Ruth Ann Youngblood taught math, and later was a guidance counselor, Jesse operated forklifts to make a living. Jesse had always had plans to earn his degree, but was not sure when that would happen. He continued to work at the same job so he could support his family. One day, a fr...
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