Baltimore City Police Department, Maryland
End of Watch Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Reflections for Police Officer Forrest Edward "Dino" Taylor
Rest in peace brother, your watch is done....prayers to your family, another brother gone to soon.
Sgt. Mark A. Porter
St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office
August 31, 2012
RIP Brother
Deputy Anita Price
Bexar County Sheriff's Office, San Antonio, Texas
August 31, 2012
Dino is my son-in-law.
We all miss him so very much already. His children are only 7 and 5 years old. just devastating.
Barbara Bogush
August 31, 2012
"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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Wy Police Dept.
August 31, 2012
R.I. P. Brother. May your service to your community always be rmembered. May God embrace your family with peace, comfort and strength.
Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Dept., Coquille, Oregon
August 31, 2012
God Bless you Police Officer Forrest "Dino" Taylor. Thank You for your service. God Bless your family and friends also. Rest in Peace while you patrol the streets of Gold.
Ed S.
Grateful Citizen
August 31, 2012
heaven has gained another angle. thoughts and prayers to his family. rest easy brother we have your watch
Cpl. K Conley
Centreville PD
August 31, 2012
RIP brother Dino.
May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.
Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Dept
August 31, 2012
Rest in peace brother for you are a true hero. May God wrap his arms around your family and fellow Officers in this sad time.
Trooper Scott Wernecke #958
Washington State Patrol
August 31, 2012
He will be watching over your family God Bless you all and my prayers are with you
Connie Widmann
mother of DFC Brian Heller EOW 6/14/2000 Worcester
August 31, 2012
May you rest in peace after having served those around you. My thoughts are with you, your family, fellow officers and friends.
Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
August 31, 2012
RIP. God Bless you Brother and may God Bless your family.Thankyou for all of your hard work.
SFC R.Binkley (Ret)
US Army
August 31, 2012
Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.
Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Department (Michigan)
August 31, 2012
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
August 31, 2012
Rest in peace Officer Taylor Thank you for your service.
OFFICER JAMES ''SPEEDY'' HARKINS
HIAWASSEE POLICE DEPT. GEORGIA
August 31, 2012
God has received you with open and loving arms to serve with all of our honorable, loving and heroic brothers and sisters who have all paid the ultimate in service to His childrern in their communities. Your brothers and sisters left behind will care for your family and will keep the memory of your name and service alive for year to come. Rest in peace, In Christ.
Tom Bradley, Retired Det.
Phoenix AZ PD, AZ State Chaplain FOP
August 31, 2012
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace.
POLICE OFFICER
NAPERVILLE IL POLICE DEPARTMENT
August 31, 2012
Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy
S. I. Drake, Lt. IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police
August 31, 2012
My heart aches for the loss of a hero. Feel no more pain, Brother.
Patrolman
Newark, DE.
August 31, 2012
Rest in peace Officer Taylor. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. Godspeed as you now patrol the streets of gold.
Officer Terry F. Zech
Veteran Affairs Police Dept, Detroit, MI
August 31, 2012
Rest In Peace Brother, Protect us from Heaven above!!!
Federal Officer C. Dumanois
US Customs & Border Protection
August 31, 2012
Officer Taylor you will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family,friends and coworkers!!!
Dispatcher Nakia Stookey
Sister of Ofc. Andrew Dunn EOW 3/19/11
August 31, 2012
Rest in peace Dino, you will truly be missed.....
Detective Monica Wilkes
Baltimore City Police Department
August 31, 2012
Praying, my heart is sadden by the loss of yet another HERO. Rest in peace
Shelly Ragsdale
Surviving Spouse of Officer Alan Ragsdale EOW 11-27-00
August 31, 2012
I am so sorry for your family!! I cant imagine what your wife and children are going through! Rest peacefully now, without pain. The COPS family is strong we will take care of them now!
Danielle Thompson-Lawrence
Daughter of Cpl Matthew A Thompson (Mobile Police Dept EOW 02-12-2004)
August 31, 2012
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