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Off-duty Ky. state trooper dies in I-64 crash

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RE: Off-duty Ky. state trooper dies in I-64 crash

January 23rd, 2013 @ 9:33PM (11 years ago)
Posted by: Coyote

I was told he was married and had a child.

Rest brother, we will take it from here.

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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.

Cause those of us who carry a badge

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 awful tough.

But I never took a penny

that wasn't mine to keep...

Though I've worked a lot of overtime

when the bills got 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 judgement 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."

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." Matthew 5:9

"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13

You were brave and strong. You served your community with pride and professionalism. You made a choice to stand in the face of danger so that we could be safe. You made a difference. Thank you Gentlemen. Your sacrifice will be remembered always.

"YOU Will Be Remebmered Always!"

RE: Off-duty Ky. state trooper dies in I-64 crash

January 23rd, 2013 @ 10:56PM (11 years ago)

My prayers and sorrow to your family brother!!!! May saint Michael grant you a quiet shift on his heavenly force!

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