Last night a 25 year old Philly police officer was killed. http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/021309_Officer_Fatally_Shot.
It was a pretty routine call. He was shot with a 357 magnum, the thug shot through his coat, so they probably never saw the gun. He leaves behind a grieving family and pregnant wife.
I am so out of things to say on this topic. Its horrific.
The Final Inspection
Author: Author Unknown
The policeman stood and faced his God,
which must always come to pass.
He hopes 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 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 awful tough.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked alot of overtime when the bills just 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 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."
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