HE DOESN'T HAVE A COMPUTER OR A PHONE; NOT EVEN A CAR, BUT HAS A FAMILY THAT LOVES HIM VERY MUCH. AFTER HIS HERO AND BROTHER TOOK HIS OWN LIFE FOR MISSING ONE ALCOHOL CLASS AND THE WEST JORDAN J.P WOULDN'T LET HIM GO TO THE BATHROOM TO CLEAN UP OR HE WOULD KILL HIMSELF. HE DID.TROY'S PAIN WAS MORE THAN HE COULD BARE, AND ALL OF THE COUNSELING MONEY'S DRAINED ME DRY, TROY'S ANGER ROSE TO A LEVEL AGAINST POLICE, WHO OFTEN APPEARED TO ENJOY SENDING THEIR K-9 UNITS TO TEAR OPEN HIS ARMS AND LEGS AND REFUSED TO RETURN HIS CLOTHES AND FOOD VOUCHERS. I WAS AT WIT'S END. I WASN'T SURE IF TROY'S ANGER WAS DIRECTED AT THE POLICE OR AT ME FOR MY 42 YEARS OF SERVICE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT. YESTERDAY WAS FRIDAY THE 13TH, SO WE STOPPED OUR VEHICLE AND GAVE HIM A HUG AND TOLD HIM WE LOVED HIM AND BOUGHT SOME CLOTHES AND FOOD, BUT REPORTS THAT THE FOOD STAMPS OR THE CARD ARE STOLEN BY FEDERAL OFFICIALS. AFTER 20 YEARS OF THIS REPEATED STORY, I GAVE UP ON CONTINUED LOVE BUT GIVING COMMON SENSE INFORMATION. HOWEVER, WE BOTH AGREED THAT JAIL TIME IS BEST, BUT OFFICERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO KEEP HIM PENNED UP AND AGAINST THE JAIL COMMANDER. I HOPE AND PRAY FOR HIM. GOOD AND BAD GUYS WANT TO KILL HIM.
WE TURNED HIM LOOSE IN WEST SALT LAKE COUNTY.
I was very close to Troy Boy Coyn Jones from 1998 to 2012, and he truly was one of the brightest lights — full of smiles, humor, and a kind of bravery that’s rare to witness. I will always remember that about him.
ReplyDeleteThis life brings challenges that can feel impossibly heavy, and it’s clear he has been carrying more than most people could bear. My heart aches for what he’s endured and for the toll it has taken on all of you.
I am holding Troy in prayer, and I’m also holding Kent and Pam in prayer. Loving someone through this kind of pain is exhausting and heartbreaking. I see how much love there still is, even after so many years.
May there be protection, clarity, and moments of peace in the middle of all of this. No matter what, love is still present.