Police Officer Richard Lee Houston II
Mesquite Police Department, Texas
EOW: Friday, December 3, 2021

The First Responder Whiskey Society is releasing this memorial whiskey bottle for fallen Mesquite Police Officer Richard Houston with permission from his family.  100% of the net proceeds to FRWS from the sale of this bottle will go back to support his family.

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Please allow 3 weeks for orders to be fulfilled.  We appreciate your patience, as the bottles are all handmade!

A 21+ or older adult must provide a signature at the time of delivery. UPS will attempt delivery three times. If no one is there to sign for the bottle at delivery, UPS will return it to the store. If you want us to send it back to you, we will charge a $25 reshipment fee. You can change your delivery with UPS after they leave the door tag on the first attempt.

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 Police Officer Richard Houston was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance in the parking lot of a grocery store. 

During the investigation, a man produced a gun and opened fire on Officer Houston. Both Officer Houston and the subject were critically wounded in the exchange of gunfire. Officer Houston was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The subject survived his wounds. In 2022, he was convicted of capital murder of a police officer and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

Officer Houston had served with the Mesquite Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and one son. His father had served with the Mesquite Police Department.

This commemorative bottle of whiskey has been created by Liberty Call Distilling in San Diego California. The company is Marine owned and a friend to all first responders. The bottle boasts superior quality work compared to other engravings because it is sandblasted, not just etched. 

The Liberty Call Family takes great pride in creating the exceptional taste of Double Wood Bourbon. This is a labor of love, with every batch being carefully tasted through each step of the aging process to ensure the highest quality in every bottle.

It all begins with the meticulous selection of only the finest 53-gallon medium charred American Oak barrels, where the bourbon will first age for up to 3 years.

While an outstanding bourbon emerges from this step alone, they decided to go above and beyond in pursuit of unrivaled taste. That’s why they finish every batch in ten-gallon medium charred American Oak barrels for a minimum of 6 months. By exposing the bourbon to 5 times more wood, they achieve a deep amber in the glass. With hints of oak and spice on the nose between soft vanilla notes, there is a pronounced sweetness on the palate while showing touches of caramel and dark chocolate.

The bottles can be shipped across the United States except for the restricted states of Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Utah, and Virginia.

Please allow 7-10 business days for processing and 3-5 business days for shipping as each bottle is custom made per order. 

 First Responder Whiskey Society

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The First Responder Whiskey Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3)(EIN #87-3987483) charity with one mission: to support first responders and their families in times of need. The charity has a membership of 9800+ police, fire, military, medical, and family members from primarily the United States and other parts of the world. The values that guide our organization are camaraderie, loyalty, mental and physical wellness, and responsible consumption. Our motto of "Service Through Spirits" is something we take seriously. We prioritize charity and our members above all else and always strive to do things ethically because it is the right thing to do.