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 PD, WY

May 11, 2014

Our hearts ache with yours....

K9 Officer. (Retired)
California Highway Patrol

May 11, 2014

RIP young brother. Though your career was cut short, you did your part for LE. Thank you for service to LE and the National Guard. May God watch over your Family and all LE>

Former Trooper Ken R. Bays
Virginia State Police

May 11, 2014

so heartbroken over this...charges should be filled & his drivers license taken away.

Suzanne Schmidt

May 11, 2014

R.I.P. Officer Petrina. My thoughts and prayers go to your family, friends and the Metro Nashville Police Department. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Sgt D. Bowler
Los Angeles Police Department

May 11, 2014

Rest my brother, your tour complete.

PO Stephen White
Milwaukee Police / Mounted Patrol

May 11, 2014

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service not only to Nashville but to America. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Petrina during this time of tragic and senseless loss. A shining star taken away too soon.

Senior Patrolman Donnie Meaders
Wewoka (OK) Police Department

May 11, 2014

Rest in Peace Young Brother
A great loss to Nashville Metro

Lieutenant Mark A Pacini
Ocen City Maryland - Police Department

May 11, 2014

To all who loved Officer Petrina, just know he will never be forgotten. As the sister of a fallen officer who died in a similar accident 36 years ago, I know first hand what you are going through.

Bonnie J. Ussery
Sister of Officer Robert C. Ussery, Montgomery, Alabama

May 11, 2014

Thank you, Ofc. Petrina, for your service to our community and our country (TN Nat'l Guard, Afghanistan). We in Dispatch and throughout Metro will never forget. Rest in peace brave soul.

Dispatcher
Metro Nashville ECC

May 11, 2014

Thank you Officer Petrina for your sacrificial service. You will be remembered as a real hero. May God grant His peace that passes all understanding to the family and friends of this fine young man.

Thank you to all the men and women in this great nation that keep us safe everyday at the risk of their own lives!
WE SALUTE YOU! Please be careful out there and watch out for each other!

Joan Cook (civilian)
Daughter of former MS Highway Patrolman, Linda Tant

May 10, 2014

Rest in Peace my brother may God watch over your family

Wm Spangenburg

May 10, 2014

When my son became a police officer, it was like all policemen became like a son to me. This is especially difficult being this officer was so young. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time. Too young and too soon sir, May God bless you, rest in peace and thank you deeply for your service to this city and nation.

Robert Goodwin
Father of officer Robert Goodwin MNPD

May 10, 2014

Thank you for your service. My heart breaks for your family, friends, and fellow officers. You will not be forgotten.

citizen
Tampa, FL

May 10, 2014

Not enough can be said for the commitment this young man made for our, the common persons , safe being . God bless his loved ones for there loss . God bless Mike and those Individuals like him that risk there lives on a daily basis that we might go about daily routines knowing that we have someone to call upon in a time of need . A GUARDIAN & PROTECTOR !

civilian
civilian

May 10, 2014

R I P Bro. you sure will be missed by your fellow Dept. Officers and ones that you were dear to.

Ret.Officer Herbie Buck
NYSDOCS

May 10, 2014

R.I.P Brother

Sergeant R Gannon
Houston PD

May 10, 2014

R.I.P brothet

Sergeant R Gannon
Houston PD

May 10, 2014

Rest in peace officer Petrina. Your ultimate sacrifice will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

retired Police Officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department

May 10, 2014

Our prayers and thoughts for the officers family and fellow officers.

Deputy Sheriff Paul T. Thompson
Dane County Sheriff's Office, Madison, WI

May 10, 2014

Rest in peace.

Sgt. Jim Russo

May 10, 2014

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service to this Great Country in the Tennessee National Guard. My condolences to your Family and the Metro Nashville PD.

Sgt Fred Nordt
Lake Success PD, Long Island, NY

May 10, 2014

Rest in Peace Officer Petrina. God bless your soul.

Retired Commander Debra J. Fair
Detroit Police Department

May 10, 2014

No your in the service of the Lord, may God give your family peace as you did here on earth, the loyalty to serve your country and the people is overwhelmingly unselfish. Thank God for you and God Bless those left behind who loved you.

Elsie Page
Servant of the Lord

May 10, 2014

Rest in Peace Officer Patrina. You died doing what you loved in your chosen profession. Thank you for your service and please give our best to our brothers and sisters who have proceeded us.

Cheif, Retired
Las Vegas New Mexico City Police

May 10, 2014