The Los Angeles Times Smears Memory of Former LAPD Chief Gates
Mike
I was working 77th on that infamous day in 1992 when you made your decision to leave Florence and Normandie and run back to the station. You and me know the truth that you made the wrong decision to flee Florence & Normandie. As a Lieutenant you were not capable of handing a tactical decision. I over heard your conversation with Captain Jefferson regarding your observation at Florence and Normandie and how it was out of control. I also remember Jefferson, angrly stating to you as to why you had stayed at the scene. I saw you bow your head in shame and subsequently follow Jefferson around the scene like a little puppy dog.
After Jefferson received your briefing he sent me and two units back to Florence & Normandie. Upon our arrival we received some rocks & bottles and watched the looters flee the liquor store upon our arrival. We had the scene under control with only three units untill we were order to the command post by the Bureau Commander. Another bad decision.
Sorry to say Mike, you are not fooling anyone. You are still the same Mike.
A few years after your retirement I saw you in Cabo San Lucas doing what ever. I made it a point to avoid you:)
J.J. May (13261) happily retired and still proud to be a “good old boy”
