A wonderful exstudent visited the school today.  She was here to help her sister cope with things. They have been extremely involved with a bill that would provide financial supports for first responders who die in the line of duty. People came out and supported them after the murder of their father Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabe Rich. However, people seem to forget that after 30 days the state dropped insurance and survivor's benefits for them. Nathanial Kangas and Arvin Kangas get medical care and coverage while they are inmates but these young people don't. I communicate to Brandy Johnson that I miss Scott. We grew up in different communities but in many ways we had similar journeys.  People who were impacted by Scott and Gabe knew that they were believers in the old code of Alaska State Troopers who would uphold the law and help others before their own concerns. AST today continues to follow this code. Our state should honor these heroes and not neglect its responsibilities.