Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Reflections for Senior Police Officer Gail Denise Thomas
Sorry for this tragic loss.
Detective (ret)
Dallas Police Department
January 25, 2012
My heart goes out to her family. It's a sad, sad day here in Georgia and Law Enforcement Worldwide. RIP sister, Never ever forgotten!
Officer A. Sillah
Stone Mountain Police Dept., Georgia
January 25, 2012
R.I.P. MY SISTER:“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”
Former GA & WI Police Officer/Deputy
Former GA & WI Police Officer/ Deputy
Rock Co. WI & Liberty Co. GA
January 25, 2012
Rest in peace officer.
Former Det. Mike Sheehan
East Point Police Department
January 25, 2012
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