Steve Longoria, CCP, CPP, CPE, CPM, CBPATS, CPTED, TLO’s Post

Absolutely stunned, humbled and honored as my hometown of Salinas, California has selected me as one of its Hometown Heroes, and will place a Banner of Honor along Oldtown Salinas Main St. through Memorial Day Weekend for my twenty one years of military service, where I had and still have the unique honor of being the only person in Department of Defense history as the top professional in three different career classifications. Blessed am I to be honored alongside those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

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I salute my fellow Veterans on this special day. I am honored to have served alongside you. But never forget that we owe all Veterans-those before, and after us-every day. Let's endeavor to take care of the ones who need us the most. In their Honor, I submit this poem.

Always humbled and honored to lead the #wholecommunity as the #HSEEP #ExerciseDirector and #LeadExerciseController for the immensely dedicated first responders from the #PortofRedwoodCity, #CityofRedwoodCity and #CountyofSanMateo. Special thanks to the #SFMarineExchange and the #USCGSectorSanFrancisco for their attendance and critical insight during the Tabletop Exercise and follow-on Functional Exercise with our regional partners. Onward!!

I wrote this poem 24 years ago, as I was leaving the military, at the complete top of my "Game"; being the only person in DoD history as the top professional in 3 different career fields (to this day). But I also knew I would encounter obstacles, challenges, and events that would test my mettle, and indeed, conflict upon what I knew at the time. I am blessed to still lead a tremendous team, and honored to have many friends and mentors who have my back, as I have theirs. Always know this: Your experience and training, are still no match for your Judgement. After all, if we do not hold on to our integrity, through emergencies, disasters, or just the temptations of this crazy world, then we have nothing. Onward fellow professionals, ever onward, in this Game of Life...

In Solemn Honor of the Fallen this Memorial Day Weekend, let us Stand, United...

Happy to announce we are ending 2022 on a high note and into a great 2023, with 3 new offices open in Southern California, Washington State and Houston, Texas. Looking forward to continuing to help clients "𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚..."™ at the forefront of their professions, through our safety, security, and emergency management consulting and training services. Onward we go, welcoming our 22nd year in February 2023!!

Regardless of political affiliation, and if we "can't stand the other side," the ability to stand, ANYWAY -and LISTEN- to objective views other than my (your) own, is IMMEASURABLE. This objective news article about Twitter, from none other than the Los Angeles Times, is eye opening - and reflects the truth if we are to maintain our ability to sustain and build professional and personal relationships. This article is a great "Look in the Mirror" opportunity to reach out and start or re-start MEANINGFUL and ENGAGING conversations with each other. Conversations to end the vitriol and hate to build, or rebuild, bridges of acceptance and tolerance that embrace our foundational interpersonal relationships of lifelong success. It is about communicating with neighbors and business partners (despite ANY differences) to fix our personal and professional communities, including working with copetitors (those who, in most cases, would be competitors, but we come together for a common good, or a common successful venture). This LAT article is NOT about Twitter. It's about the interconnectivity of US - you and me - in social media, in business, and most importantly, in our own local communities. I am ready, willing, and more than able, to move that process forward. Its TIME to stop the hate and build an AMAZING WORLD together; Let's do THIS... #EndTheHate https://lnkd.in/gAbQpCHQ