E3 - The Guardian (aka: SENTRY) - Retired Police Sergeant and Marine (Ray Alexander) is steadfast and mindful as he moves through the story of his life growing up in the heart of Los Angeles and built a career on serving others.

This is Episode 3 of @lets_grab_a_cup podcast. I sit down with my friend Ray Alexander who spent over 28 years as a Police Officer in Southern California. Ray’s story starts at an early age where he overcame a gang and drug neighborhood with a focus on sports and made it to the Marine Corp as a Military Police Officer. Ray spent a lifetime of service to his Country and his Community. As a Police Officer, Ray worked as a drill instructor for half a decade, processing six academy classes and teaching hundreds of officers over the years. Ray worked in Investigations as a Detective in the Violent Crimes Detail and ultimately promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Ray is a dedicated father and family man and he has now started a new company focused on firearm instruction (www.alexandersentrygroup.com - @alexandersentrygroup on IG). If you are a new gun owner or know someone who is new to firearms, seek out Ray for some instruction – He operates in the LA area, Las Vegas, and Virginia.

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