the husband of sheriff vikki hennessy. he passed away and leaves behind his wife of 41 years, two children and one grandchild on the way. james a native san franciscan proudly served as a member of the san francisco police department for 34 years. 21 son the horses. he actually received a gold medal for saving the life of a tourist at ocean beach. he join the the police department after returning from service in the navy during the vietnam war. while in the police department, james also spent 22 years volunteering at the san francisco police credit union serving on numerous committees and on the board of directors. he loved to travel. and according to his wife sheriff hennessy, he was a great story teller. when we lose a member of our city family, it touches each and every one of us and i know that i speak for each and every one of us when we say to sheriff vikki hennessy, our thoughts and prayers with you and colleagues. i know that others have comments that they would like to make and without further adieu, i want to ack