I have been in the field of journalism for some 36 years.

During that time, I have written thousands of stories, traveled the country for various reporting and editing jobs, met numerous notable people, and felt like I made a positive difference in the lives of some individuals.

That said, there is nothing worse than reporting on the death of a young person. As I turned 60 this year, people in their 20s and even 30s seem young to me.

So, it was with great sadness when I awoke early Tuesday to hear of the death of 25-year-old La Mesa Police Officer Lauren Craven.

On the force for not even two full years, Craven was out on I-8 in her patrol vehicle late Monday evening when she came across a multi-vehicle crash in the eastbound lanes.

Like any officer would do, Craven exited her vehicle

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