National Police Week


This week, May 9th through May 15th, has been dedicated as National Police Week.  It is a week set aside to remember all the police officers around the country who have been killed in the line of duty.  So let us honor and remember all those in blue who have sworn to protect our freedom.  Every day this week {I know I'm a little behind already} I will post a poem I found online about police officers.  Please keep them in your prayers always.


Lions welcome those who come To say their good byes 
Rows of letters on the wall are guarded by
Patches, poems, pictures, roses and pain 
Family and friends stand by the names
Shedding one more tear 
Candle lights flicker,
As the light is passed from friend to friend 
Gray, brown, blue and green blend together
To form the Roll Call of Fallen Heroes 
Honor Guard members keep watch on the
Yellow Badge for the many
One is too many 
Bag pipers, drummers, drum majors, and flag bearers
Pipe in Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound 
Speakers praise those that serve, those that care
Those that gave the ultimate sacrifice 
One by one names are read one flower
For each, escorted by their own 
Family members walking to the wreath
Each flower forming the Badge 
Back to the lions, to reflect one more time
On the Thin Blue Line 
Silence and Respect ushers in
The Healing powers of the Wall 
Remembering those friends that have
Gone before us and the new friends we have met
By
Oliver
Green Bay Police Department ~ Wisconsin

Comments

  1. TiffanyMay 11, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks so much for this reminder! One of my co-workers' husband was killed in the line of duty. Many remember the day the officers showed up at work to tell her. She knew the minute she saw them come through the door....

    So thankful these men and women put their lives on the line for our safety.

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  2. LucyMay 11, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Very thankful for all those in public service. Love your blog.
    Lucy

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