Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Reflections for Captain George C. Green, Jr.
His Judgment Day:
The officer stood and faced his God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shinning, Just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, Officer, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek To my church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulder and said, "No, Lord, I guess I aint, 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 tough.
But I never took a penny That wasn't mine to keep.. Though I 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 an unmanly tear.
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 often trod. As the officer waited quietly for the judgment of his God.
"Step forward now, Officer. 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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May God be with everyone
Motor officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, Tx
October 29, 2010
Captain Green, you will not be forgotten! R.I.P.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston County (Il) Sheriff's Ofc.
October 29, 2010
Rest in peace brother....to Capain George Green I render a final salute.
PO K.J. Jones #31
North Greenbush, NY PD
October 29, 2010
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
October 29, 2010
God Bless and Godspeed.
Lisa
GEORGIA CIVILIAN
October 28, 2010
RIP brother George.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det Bevenour
Gettysburg PD
October 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Captain Green's family, friends, and to the entire Oklahoma Highway Patrol. May God bless you all.
K-9 Officer Scott Oelke
Broken Arrow Police - Oklahoma
October 28, 2010
I'm sorry for your loss.
Melinda
widow of Deputy John Crawley
October 28, 2010
Rest in Peace my Brother, God Bless you, your Family and your Dept.
Officer Bob Swope #5609
Olmsted Falls Police Dept.Ohio
October 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers to the dear family and friends of Captain Green. God Bless him for his service to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Rest in Peace Trooper!
Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP Service, Traffic & Escort Unit
October 28, 2010
For Captain George Green:
As law officers we face one of the deadliest situations - driving on a United States highway. We regret that our brother George, one who spent his life keeping others safe on the highway, would become himself a statistic in traffic. None of us who patrol are exempt from such a fate. That George was about to retire is added pain and intensifies the grief concerning this incident.
We pray for George's family, friends, co-workers and all who care about him. We are condifdent that they will reach-out to one another in the days ahead.
I am proud to render Captain George Green a final salute.
Cpl. Ralph D. Fiorenza (Ret.)
Pennsylvania State Police
October 28, 2010
God bless the family of Captain George Green and to all the brave members of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Trooper II
New Jersey State Police
October 28, 2010
rest in peace brother
det
nypd
October 28, 2010
Chief Strzelecki and the entire Niles Police Department extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Captain Green. Godspeed.
Niles, Illinois Police Department
October 28, 2010
God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain; but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and light for the way.
Rest in peace.
Michelle - wife of US Marshal
October 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Captain Green and his extended family,the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.May God be with you and give the strength and comfort needed during this difficult time.
L/Cpl J.E.Kimbrell
South Carolina Highway Patrol
October 28, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to the family and friends of Captain George Green as well as to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Rest in peace Captain Green, you are gone but will not be forgotten...
Dispatcher Sue Rusch
Punta Gorda PD, Punta Gorda FL
October 28, 2010
My thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Captain Green's family, friends and the entire Oklahoma Highway Patrol family. May the Lord Jesus Christ give comfort and peace during this tragic time.
TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL
October 28, 2010
God Speed, Brother.
P.O. K.Murphy
Union PD, NJ
October 28, 2010
To the family and friends sorry for your lost. Captain Green Thanks for your Detication and service. Rest easy my Brother we have it from here.
L/cpl RE Howard
South Carolina Highway Patrol
October 28, 2010
Rest in peace Captain Green, it's time to walk a beat on Heavens steets, for you have done your time in hell.
Sgt. Eric Nelson
Tulsa Police Department
October 28, 2010
Your years of service will never be forgotten. God bless you and thank you.
Rick Weikle (retired)
Federal Bureau of Prisons
October 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
K-9 Officer Tom Summerville Jr
Eutaw Police Department
October 27, 2010
Sir, may our Lord and Savior watch over your loved ones, and friends in this time of your passing. Rest easy my Brother in Law, your watch on this earth is now over.
Sgt. John L. Gulledge (Ret.)
Escambia CO Sheriff's Office Pensacola FL.
October 27, 2010
Being a Captain from ASP with 31 years on, I can really associate with his long career. My heart and prayers go out to his family, and the fact that his wife endured so much for 3 decades......and now he is gone!To my brothers and sisters at OHP- Be strong and BE SAFE!
Captain Keith Eremea
Arkansas State Police
October 27, 2010
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