In Part 2 of Episode 012, Bill continues his conversation with Leroy, a retired Minnesota State Trooper with 36 years in law enforcement, diving into the moments that define a career — the ones you never forget.

Leroy walks through life after State Patrol School, field training, and years working the interstate, including a career-defining multi-agency pursuit on Interstate 90 tied to one of the largest counterfeiters in U.S. history. He shares the real story behind the pursuit later portrayed in the movie Flag Day, explaining what actually happened versus what Hollywood showed.

The episode explores critical incident response, the mental and emotional weight of policing, and how training, instinct, and decision-making collide in real time. Leroy reflects on his years as a State Trooper, working traffic enforcement, crash investigations, and protecting the public — along with the responsibility that comes with wearing the badge.

Beyond law enforcement, the conversation shifts to service after retirement, family, and Leroy’s 21-year involvement with Special Olympics Minnesota, including leading the Brainerd Lakes Polar Plunge, participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run, and helping raise over $1.5 million for Special Olympics athletes.

This episode is about service, pressure, and perspective — and why some shifts stay with you long after the uniform comes off. Because at the end of the day, trying still beats quitting.