Remembering Greg Erson

An episode of the The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast podcast, hosted by The Brighter Side of Blue, titled "Remembering Greg Erson" was published on March 10, 2025 and runs 62 minutes.

March 10, 2025 ·62m · The Brighter Side of Blue Podcast

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Summary

Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement.https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/In this powerful episode, we honor the life and legacy of Greg Erson, a devoted police officer, teammate, and friend. Through heartfelt stories and shared memories, his closest friends recount his impact, from high school football days to his dedicated years on the force. They reflect on his character, the tragic night of his passing, and the lasting bonds formed among his colleagues and families. This episode serves as both a tribute to Greg and a testament to the enduring strength of brotherhood.Timestamps:16:40 - Introduction to Greg’s story17:27 - The events of June 19, 198018:36 - Greg’s background and early career21:06 - High school football memories23:28 - Becoming partners on the force27:50 - The close-knit friendships and families30:55 - The impact of Greg’s passing35:47 - Handling grief and moving forward41:12 - The search for justice45:50 - The aftermath and emotions51:14 - Reflecting on Greg’s legacyOur website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.

Episode Description

Support the mission of shining a positive light on law enforcement.https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/sponsors/

In this powerful episode, we honor the life and legacy of Greg Erson, a devoted police officer, teammate, and friend. Through heartfelt stories and shared memories, his closest friends recount his impact, from high school football days to his dedicated years on the force. They reflect on his character, the tragic night of his passing, and the lasting bonds formed among his colleagues and families. This episode serves as both a tribute to Greg and a testament to the enduring strength of brotherhood.

Timestamps:

16:40 - Introduction to Greg’s story

17:27 - The events of June 19, 1980

18:36 - Greg’s background and early career

21:06 - High school football memories

23:28 - Becoming partners on the force

27:50 - The close-knit friendships and families

30:55 - The impact of Greg’s passing

35:47 - Handling grief and moving forward

41:12 - The search for justice

45:50 - The aftermath and emotions

51:14 - Reflecting on Greg’s legacy

Our website: https://www.thebrightersideofblue.com/

Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550540044972

Our mission here at The Brighter Side Of Blue is to memorialize and bring to light the great things police officers have done and are doing for their communities.