End of Watch: The Terry Melancon Jr.Story [Paperback]

Vicki Melancon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 13, 2007

Terry Lee Melancon Jr. wanted nothing more from life than to become a narcotics detective. His dream came true when he became a detective for the Narcotics Division of the Baton Rouge Police Department. But sadly, his dream was short-lived as Terry was killed in a narcotics raid August 10, 2005.In this heartwarming and heart-wrenching account of Terry's life, his mother, Vicki, chronicles her son's inspirational story. End of Watch-The Terry Melancon Story is much more than a mother sharing her grief. It is the story of a young boy who grew into a man dedicated to helping others and serving God. In this true story, readers will get to know Terry from childhood to manhood and learn about the lives he touched from Baton Rouge to Mozambique, Africa, where a church in a poverty-stricken area bears his name. Terry's life as a narcotics detective is thoroughly depicted, as well as the circumstances surrounding his heroic death. End of Watch is much more than the story of a man. It is the story of an inspiration.

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About the Author

Vicki Melancon is a Baton Rouge, Louisiana, native who has held the position of marketing director at Baton Rouge Title Company for the past thirteen years. A mother of three, Vicki decided to write her first book after the tragic death of her son, Terry, who worked as a narcotics detective for the Baton Rouge Police Department and was killed in a narcotics raid on August 10, 2005.

Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (April 13, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425996477
• ISBN-13: 978-1425996475
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,739,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming, heart-wrenching, and real...., April 25, 2011

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Picchic - See all my reviews

This review is from: End of Watch: The Terry Melancon Jr.Story (Paperback)

This book was given to me by a friend who knew Terry. To read this story was like stepping into the life of a young man filled with ambition, love for family and friends, and a humorous, yet spiritual way of looking at life. I must admit that I both laughed and cried while reading it, and once picked up, it was not put down until the last word was read. John 3:16 has taken on a new meaning in my life as a result of encountering this individual through his mother's masterfully written true story of the life of her young man, who gave his life for his passion.

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, August 14, 2007

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Amy L. Lyons - See all my reviews
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This review is from: End of Watch: The Terry Melancon Jr.Story (Paperback)

I grew up with "T" and I loved hime very much. We all grew up like one big happy family!!! This is a great book and everyone should read it. He is my hero and my daughter's hero and he will forever be in my thoughts!!! "T" lived his life the way we all should even as a kid he used to say that God is Awesome. This book is great!!!