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Podcast: Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories
Episode: Homeless Man and Police Officer Became Friends. His Small Size Hid A Huge History.
Description: Homeless Man and Police Officer Became Friends. His Small Size Hid A Huge History. David Yuzuk, retired Aventura Police Officer, is our guest. He talks about his police career and how he became friends with a small homeless man in his patrol area. They would often eat dinner together and during that time, he learned that his friend, despite his very small stature had a huge history. His name was Richard Flaherty and he was the shortest American Combat Veteran in history at that time. He also became an Officer in the U.S. Army special forces. Flaherty earned...