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

September 29, 2017

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 Puerto Rico Police Department. Our country is a little less safe without you. Rest in Peace Brother! Vaya con Dios Hemano.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 29, 2017

God Bless and Godspeed.

LISA B.
GEORGIA LEO CIVILIAN SUPPORTER

September 27, 2017

Rest in peace Brother.

Lieutenant Arrend Hoopes
Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Va.

September 27, 2017

Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your family and friends.

Lt. A. OROZCO
ADOT/ECD

September 27, 2017

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Puerto Rico Police Department.

U.S. Postal Inspector Scott Horne
U.S. Postal Inspection Service

September 27, 2017

RIP sir you will be missed but not forgotten thank you for your services.

Sergeant James Hallgrimson
Arrow security Inc

September 27, 2017

Rest in peace.

Officer Kyle Groose
Laramie PD, WY

September 27, 2017

Vaya con Dios, amigo!

Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD

September 27, 2017

Rest in peace Agent Lorenzo. My sincere condolences to your family and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your service will not be forgotten.

TERRY F ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN

September 26, 2017

Ángel Lorenzo-González family and friends may God grant you all with a speedy healing. Agent Ángel Lorenzo-González thank you for your dedicated service and for giving the Ultimate Sacrifice of life in the line of duty.

Res.Sgt. Rudy Jones
Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept,Ohio

September 26, 2017

Rest in peace Agent Lorenzo-Gonzalez!
You will not be forgotten!

Willie Bell Hopewell VA!
Friend Of All Law Enforcement Officers!

September 26, 2017

Rest with God Agent Gonzalez. Your dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.

Wm Jean-Paul Rochat
Swiss Army, MP, Trafic & Escort Unit

September 26, 2017

God bless Agent Angel Lorenzo-Gonzalez for your service and sacrifice. Thoughts and prayers go out to your family and to your brothers and sisters of the Puerto Rico Police Department. Rest in Peace Brother.

Officer Jim Drabos
San Gabriel (CA) Police Department

September 26, 2017

En paz descansa. Rest in peace.

Lieutenant Ray Flores
NYPD (retired)

September 26, 2017

May you rest in peace, God bless your family and thank you for your service. You will be missed

Det. Jose Diaz
Union City Police

September 25, 2017

Rest easy Brother.

J. Tays
Chelmsford, MA

September 25, 2017

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SACRIFICE AND SERVICE.
MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER!

Ret. TFC. Theresa Medcalf
Ga. State Patrol

September 25, 2017

Rest in peace brother. You are a true hero.

Deputy J Davis
Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office

September 25, 2017

Rest in peace brother, we have the watch now. Thank you for your service and commitment to helping your fellow Puerto Ricans during this disaster, your sacrifice is not in vain. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Agent Lorenzo during this time of tragic and sudden loss.

Deputy Donnie Meaders
Seminole County (OK) S.O.

September 25, 2017

Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service and sacrifice

Officer Mike Robinson, (Ret)
City of Upland, CA

September 25, 2017

Avenue of Fallen
Standing at attention in their class “A“uniforms, badges gleaming and shoes like glass, are your brothers and sisters of Law Enforcement All of whom have previously paid the ultimate price. Today, like many others, they welcome you to this wonderful place.
As you march down the Avenue of the Fallen, all eyes focus on you as if to say “it’s OK, you’re with your eternal partners.”
A salute is followed and a tear can be seen on so many faces.
Welcome, you served well.
Now come join us in the ranks, another is coming home.
Officer Jim Weaver (#11452), Los Angeles Police Department retired
12-25-2010

Retired Elected Sheriff, Jim Weaver
Jerome County Sheriff Office, Jerome, Idaho

September 25, 2017

Rest easy Brother. Prayers and condolences for family, friends and coworkers.

Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)

September 25, 2017

Rest in Peace Agent Lorenzo. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Puerto Rico Police Department.

Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey

September 25, 2017

In Honor of your Sacrifice and for your family and friends, I salute you as a HERO!

"The Badge"

He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.

He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.

Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.

He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one who’s blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.

His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.

He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.

And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.

But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.

Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.

Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.

So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.

In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.

Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.

Written By:
David L. Bell

Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
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Investigator David L Bell (Retired)
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC

September 25, 2017