Dear friends,
We're writing today to armored car guards—the security professionals who protect valuable cargo through some of the most dangerous scenarios in modern commerce. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, armored car guards face a fatality rate of 14.2 per 100,000 workers, with approximately 52 deaths annually. These numbers reflect the reality of armed robberies and violent attacks on cash transports, ambush scenarios during pickup and delivery, and other critical security risks.
Your profession places you in harm's way every single shift. Every cash pickup, every delivery, every moment when you step out of the armored vehicle represents a vulnerability that criminals understand and may exploit. Your family knows the weight of the body armor you wear, understands the significance of your training drills, and lives with the knowledge that you're protecting assets that others will kill to steal. This reality makes comprehensive digital legacy planning not just important—it's essential.
The unique nature of cash transport creates specific planning considerations. Your employment with companies like Brink's, Loomis, or Garda involves specialized benefits, insurance coverage, and safety protocols your family should understand. Unlike general security work, armored transport includes specific death benefits, line-of-duty coverage, and company-provided life insurance that requires precise documentation and timely claims. Consider creating final messages that include details about your company benefits and the contacts your family should reach immediately.
Your final messages to family should address both the tactical and emotional aspects of your work. Explain where you've documented your security certifications, firearms qualifications, and company training records. Provide guidance about insurance policies—both company-provided coverage and any supplemental policies you've secured. Share the details of your route assignments, the colleagues who work alongside you, and the security protocols that govern your daily operations. Your family needs to understand not just that you protected them through your work, but how to access the benefits you've earned.
Beyond company matters, share what drew you to this high-risk profession—the satisfaction of successful deliveries, the camaraderie with crew members who depend on each other's vigilance, the pride in protecting valuable assets. Explain the pre-shift briefings, the route planning that avoids known threats, and the constant awareness that keeps you and your team safe. These details help your family understand not just what you did, but why you chose to do it. Your posthumous messages can preserve these stories and values for future generations.
Consider the specific digital assets unique to armored transport security. Your employment records, security clearances, and firearms certifications are critical documents. Document the location of your guard card, concealed carry permits, and any specialized security training certificates. Include information about your company's HR department, benefits administrator, and the union representative if you're union-represented. Create a comprehensive digital will that captures both the practical documents and the benefits you've earned through years of service.
Address the stress that comes with constant vigilance. Your work requires you to treat every stop as a potential ambush, every stranger as a possible threat. This mindset keeps you safe but can create distance from civilian life. Share with your family how you decompress after shifts, the routines that help you transition from tactical awareness to home life, and the support systems you've built among fellow guards who understand this unique psychological burden. This honesty helps them understand the challenges you've faced and the strength required to maintain both professional vigilance and personal relationships.
Your work protects the financial infrastructure that communities depend on. You've trained for scenarios you hope never occur, maintained vigilance through thousands of routine deliveries, and protected your crew through professional expertise and constant awareness. Take the time now to ensure your legacy—both professional and personal—is protected and shared. Your family deserves access to the benefits you've earned and the wisdom you've gained. Your stories deserve preservation. And most importantly, your final words to the people you love should reach them exactly as you intend, whenever that becomes necessary.