United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, U.S. Government
End of Watch Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Reflections for Border Patrol Agent Nicholas J. Ivie
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"
Author unknown
May God be with everyone
Motor Officer Terry Pauley
Plano PD Plano, TX
October 10, 2012
"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."
Rest in peace, brother.
Deportation Officer
ICE/ERO (Former Border Patrol)
October 9, 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."
Author Unknown
Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police Department
October 9, 2012
Thank you for your service Agent Ivie. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless and rest in peace.
Craig Malley- Benevolent President
Arizona Law Enforcement Emerald Society
October 9, 2012
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SEVICE, REST IN PEACE.
N.J. TROOPER
NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE
October 8, 2012
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 8, 2012
My thoughts are with you, your family and police family.
Brother of Jeremy Chambers
EOW 04-24-2006
Chris Chambers
Saint Louis County Police Dept
October 8, 2012
Little did we know that morning , God would call your name. In life you were loved dearly - in death it is the same.
My condolences to Agent Nicholas's wife and family. RIP.
Robina Browne
Mother of Dep. Sheriff D. Browne-Sanchez EOW 2/10/2117 Honolulu HI
October 7, 2012
RIP Sir..Thank you for your service..Prayers to your family, and LE Family..We got it from here sir.
JDuncan
October 7, 2012
From all of us in TOPD Dispatch #281. We send our deepest prayers to you, Agent Ivie & your family. Also to your Agency who've just lost a great brother. May they all have the strength to carry on where you left off and rememer you always.
TOPD Dispatch
Tohono O'odham Police Department
October 7, 2012
Thank you for your service Agent Ivie. My condolences to your family, friends and your law enforcement family.
TROOPER JOHN C. MOORE
WISCONSIN STATE PATROL
October 7, 2012
RIP Agent Ivie. My thoughts and prayers are with your wife, children and fellow agents during this sad and difficult time.
P. O. Michael J. Kranyak, Retired
Bridgeport CT Police Department
October 6, 2012
God bless. His family including the law enforecement family. Give them strenght through this difficult time
Debbie and Randy Nelson
CHP retired
October 6, 2012
Rest in Peace Agent Ivie, God Bless your family.
Officer Ken Hardesty
San Jose Ca Police Department
October 6, 2012
RIP brother never forgotten.
Reserve Officer Justin Milligan
SPPD
October 6, 2012
Rest in Peace
My heart goes out to the family, friends & fellow officers, Make these officers be safe each year.
Samantha Love from Calgary, Alberta
October 6, 2012
Rest In Peace
John Ruth,AEMD Communications Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX
October 6, 2012
Your work is done here on Earth - Heaven has called upon you today, leaving so many words left to say. But now it's too late, for your time has come, words unspoken; I am sure everybody has some. Regrets and wishes are probably there too, but lasting forever are memories of you.
There have been many times that we waved to each other, but we were there for each other in time of need. Now it's time for us to say Good-Bye, until we meet again in heaven to fly. No go and Patrol the Heavens Above and Watch Below those you Love. Thank you for your service.
Retired Tfc. Divita Washington
Maryland State Police
October 6, 2012
May God eternally bless you, Ofcr. Ivie. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. God's peace, comfort and strngth be upon your family and colleagues.
Chaplain Jerry Steele
Coquille Police Dept., Coquille, Oregon
October 6, 2012
Dear Mrs. Ivie, and children,
My deepest sympathy and empathy for your sorrow in the loss of your husband and father. May God's love hold you tightly. I'm sure my brother, Officer Ron Mahony met Officer Ivie in heaven with basketball in hand.
Judy Mahony-Price
October 6, 2012
Officer Ivie, Rest in peace! May those who assaulted you and your partners be brought to swift and sure justice. May God's hand hold and protect your family and your fellow officers. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Communications Officer Brent Jackson
Garza Co. Texas Sheriff's Dept.
October 6, 2012
Rest well my brother for your sacrifice was not in vain. As you take the watch in heaven we'll take care of it down here. May God bless the family both physical and law enforcement with peace and comfort.
"Greater love hath no man than this; that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Rev. Carlos Stapleton
JCSO, Chaplain Fairview VFD
October 6, 2012
Rest In Peace and God Speed.
L.D.L. SBPA
Border Patrol
October 6, 2012
Dear LORD Your Word says, "BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED SONS OF GOD." (Matthew 5:9, Holy Bible) As such Father, welcome BP Agent Ivie into Your kingdom and comfort his family and fellow officers through this difficult time LORD. Give them Peace which surpasses all understanding in JESUS precious name I ask & pray. Amen.. Our Condolences to the Ivie Family & Our Brothers from the U.S. Border Patrol from FPS/DHS. Stay Safe & God Bless!
Inspector/Police
U.S. Federal Protective Service, DHS
October 6, 2012
Christ our eternal King and God, You have destroyed death and the devil by Your Cross and have restored man to life by Your Resurrection; give rest, Lord, to the soul of Your servant Nicholas who has fallen asleep, in Your Kingdom, where there is no pain, sorrow or suffering. In Your goodness and love for all men, pardon all the sins he has committed in thought word or deed, for there is no man or woman who lives and sins not, You only are without sin.
For You are the Resurrection, the Life, and Repose of Your servant Nicholas departed this life, O Christ our God; and to You do we send up glory with Your Eternal Father and Your All-holy, Good and Life-creating Spirit; both now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
S/A
FBI Phoenix
October 6, 2012
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