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15 May 2014, 08:53 AM | #1 |
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National Peace Officer Memorial Day
National Peace Officer Memorial Day is tomorrow, May 15th. To all my brother and sister officers still on the job, retired or walking the beat in the blue yonder... be safe, watch your six and remember you are never alone. Even the old road dogs such as myself will always come running toward the gunfire to aid and assist you in your time of need...
"The Final Inspection" The policeman stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining. Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, policeman. How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My church have you been true?" The policeman squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain't, Because those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint. I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was rough, and sometimes I've been violent, Because the streets are awfully tough. But I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep.... Though I worked a lot of overtime When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears. I know I don't deserve a place Among the people here. They never wanted me around Except to calm their fear. If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't.....I'll understand. There was silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, policeman, You've borne your burdens well. Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell." Author Unknown
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Beautiful Tim! Brought a tear to my eye. I am proud to call you my friend! My family and I thank you for your service, and may you and your family be blessed allways!
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We'll have the flag at half-mast tomorrow at our offices in their honor.
Brave men and women.
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That is beautiful Tim and thanks to all who serve and may we never take them for granted! Thanks Tim....Cheers,
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Very beautiful! Thanks to all of you who give of yourselves for us.
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Very touching Tim. We thank you, and all Officers for your dedication, and service!
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Archangel Michael. The patron saint and protector of police officers. I wear his medallion and thank him daily. Great poem/story Sarge. Amazing summation of the life of a police officer. Thank you so much. |
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You're welcome Tom. I always wore two St. Michael medals, one pinned on my ballistic vest and a second on a neck chain, both engraved with my initials and training number. I still wear the neck chain one, old habits die hard. Be well brother.
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My wife is a Trooper...was just a memorial for 2 fallen AK State Troopers that were shot recently. It is the most thankless job, with the most importance. Too everyone out there, thank you, and be safe!
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Thanks to all who serve in public safety.
St. Michael the Archangel is an apt patron saint for our guardians. After all he was the original first responder when Lucifer deigned to go wrong
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Thanks for your service. A tough job and at times thankless for sure. My father had 35 years in as a police officer and I have the utmost respect for those in your profession.
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Tim: great post. Thanks.
my dad, who is now gone 29 years, always told me two things about LEO: 1. It's a thankless and dangerous job(hopefully the thankless part has been corrected at least a little bit over the years) , and 2. The police are the only force standing between us(civilians, the public) and criminals...... It's true. My best! |
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Always have St. Michael with me!
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Thank you to all who protect us and serve!!
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I went to Police Memorial Week in 2002, obviously just after the many losses in 9/11, we sent about 30 Metropolitan Police officers from the UK and it was an incredible trip.
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I was flipping channels one night and I came across COP’s. I would have continued flipping, but, they were doing a parody with the X Files. I had to watch agents Scully and Mulder.
They were chasing one of their creatures and were riding along with a Deputy Sheriff. The Deputy explained his philosophy on how a shift went. It has always stuck with me and I believe it is in the back of every LEO’s mind when they go to a 911 hang-up, a car stop, a robbery in progress, or any other dangerous call. A haunting thought. From the best of my memory, “Somewhere, someplace, sometime, there is someone out there that wants to kill me. The only question is, do I meet him tonight?” 1* |
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Yes, it's not as thankless as it once was but your second statement is still more true than ever before!
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Mahalo Tim and all of the men and women that give their lives for my family so we can live in this wonderful nation! I say thank you!
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As a person with many family members currently in law enforcement, I whole heartily agree with Tim...great post.
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Thanks Brother Tim!!! Hope you're enjoying your retirement. 2.5 years to go for me!!!
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Excellent post.
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Hang in there, it'll go quick! I love being retired, I hit the floor running pretty much every day and sleep better than I ever did when I was working. Life is good for me!
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Semper Fi!
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Thanks Tim. Much appreciated
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A bittersweet day here in AZ where we had to bury an officer who was killed by a wrong way drunk SOB earlier this week. Congrats to those of you who have made it to retirement. To those still on the job, watch your six and wear your vest.
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