Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

"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, WY

September 23, 2013

Hoping you find peace in comfort today and in the many difficult days to come. With deepest sympathy,

Rita Rocker, Director
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles

September 23, 2013

Our sincerest condolences to Officer Rod Bradway's family, friends, and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Officer Rod Bradway displayed true heroism and bravery in the face of the unknown. We could never thank you enough for your service.

Ofc. Michael J. Martuscello Jr.
Zone Five Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy

September 23, 2013

R.I.P. Thanks for fighting the good fight.

Officer Kelly McClain
Chandler Police Department

September 23, 2013

RIP brother Rod.

May God bless and be with your family, co-workers and friends at this very difficult time.

Det. Bevenour
Gettysburg Police Department

September 22, 2013

The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Rod Bradway and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Bradway, for your service.

Staff
National Police Wives Association

September 22, 2013

A police officer should be remembered not by how he died, but how he lived! A great man has gone to secure a safe path for the rest of us to follow. Thank you to you, your family and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother.

Anonymous

September 22, 2013

God bless this Hero's family.

Angela Idel (Mother of a Murdered Son)
Elementary School Principal

September 22, 2013

Rest in Peace, Brother. Thank you for your service.

Sgt. Kevin Kratz
Buena Vista Twp Police Dept (Michigan)

September 22, 2013

My prayers and respect will follow you forever. We fight not because we hate what is in front of us but because we love what is behind us.
Walk your beat in Heaven my brother, we have it down here.

BPA Carr, Jason S
US Border Patrol

September 22, 2013

Rest in peace brother, you have fulfilled your tour of duty. Thank you for your years of dedicated service. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Bradway during this time of tragic and senseless loss.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) P.D.

September 22, 2013

God grant peace and comfort to the wife, children, and family of Officer Bradway who has paid the ultimate sacrifice.....RIP.

Ptl McKnight
Anderson Police Dept. Indiana

September 22, 2013

Another "Hero" taken.
You helped make this world a safer place to live.
May God grant you eternal peace.
Prayers to your loved ones and to your department.

Det. Billy Russo
Nassau County NY, PD

September 22, 2013

A senseless loss that shall be felt forever. My condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Officer Bradway. May he Rest in Peace.

James Bourque, Correctional Counselor
USDOJ/Federal Bureau of Prisons (Ret.)

September 22, 2013

Rest In Peace Officer Bradway. Your sacrifice shall never be forgotten.

Communications Officer B. Jackson
Garza County Sheriff's Office, TX

September 22, 2013

RIP!!!!! OFFICER BRADWAY, THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOYAL SERVICE TO T=YOUR COMMUNITY.

GARRETT CROUCH SGT
WEST COAST METROPOLITAN PATROL

September 22, 2013

Police Officer Rod Bradway, during your tour of duty you served your city and community with honor and dignity it is now your time to rest with the other heroes, we will carry on from here. To the family of Police Officer Rod Bradway you all are in our thoughts and prayers. The Law Enforcement family will stand beside you. To the men and women of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department hold your heads high as you all carry on during these difficult times. Fair Winds and Following Seas Warrior

Detective Grade One Robert Jackson
Metropolitan Police Department/Homicide Branch

September 22, 2013

God's Speed Officer Bradway...Lord be with you family...a call none of us in the law enforcement world ever want to receive...my father was in law enforcement 30 yrs before being taken by cancer!

Risha Cavender Buchanan, Officer's Baby

September 21, 2013

RIP Officer Bradway - A part of our Thin Blue is again weakened by the evil in this work, but we will survive.

May your family, friends and Law Enforcement family know you are still protecting and watching over them from a higher place.

PTLM AJ Wood
Oneida City Police, Oneida, NY

September 21, 2013

GOD BLESS YOU, YOUR FAMILY, & FRIENDS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNSELFISH SERVICE.

James P. Waggle
Civilian

September 21, 2013

RIP Officer Bradway - 10-42. God bless his wife and children.

Det. JP McGrath(retired)
Schenectadt Police Dept., NY

September 21, 2013

Rest in peace. My respect and prayers for strength to family,
friends and department.

citizen

September 21, 2013

Rest easy, my brother, knowing that your actions most likely saved the life of an innocent and her child. You honor the badge and your fellow officers. My thoughts and prayers go out to both his families.

Sgt Bart Foutch
Mill Creek Police Department (Washington)

September 21, 2013

Sincerest condolences to the family, both badge and blood.
Rest in Peace Rod.

Deputy Randy Bennett
Henry County Sheriff's Dept. (Indiana)

September 21, 2013

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. My condolences to your family, friends and coworkers of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. May you rest in peace.

Ptlm. William F. Shields
Federal Reserve Police/Philadelphia - Retired/Haverford Police

September 21, 2013