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Remembering ‘Big Blackie’ Harrison on Father’s Day: Sons reflect on legacy as cop and dad

Father’s Day is always special for a local man and his brothers who celebrate their memories of a dad - a former Ennis and Dallas cop – who has left a legacy of love for motorcycles with them and “every male in our family.”

Mike Harrison’s father was William Joe Harrison, nicknamed “Blackie” or “Big Blackie,” a 6- foot-3 inch, 245-pound EPD officer for 12 years before being recommended for a post w…

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