Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Thursday, June 7, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Charles G. Irvine, Jr.
"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
Powell, Wyoming
June 10, 2018
Rest in Peace Brother.
TFC Leonard Widener
Connecticut State Police Troop-H
June 9, 2018
Rest In Peace Brother. Thank you for your service.
Police Officer Brian McDonald
LAPD
June 9, 2018
Thank you for your dedication & service. My thoughts & prayers are with you, your family,friends & your fellow officers.
Linda Zywicki
Niece of a former MPD Officer
June 9, 2018
God bless brother RIP
Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS
June 9, 2018
RIP brother, you will never be forgotten.
Officer J. Honeycutt
Utah Valley University Police Dept. USMC(2009-2015)
June 9, 2018
The true measure of a person
is not found in the
might of their arm,
their wealth
or their power –
it is found in the strength
of their character.
There is no greater testimony to
ones character, than ones
willingness to sacrifice all,
in the noble quest of
providing protection to all
whom they serve.
Javier Cornejo, Police Officer, Retired
City of Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee WI
June 9, 2018
Rest in Heaven with the Angels, Officer Irvine. Thank you for your service and sacrifice given to the citizens of the City of Milwaukee. I will never forget you. I give my most sincere Blessings & Condolences to your family, loved ones and the grieving MPD, in your GREAT loss.
Ms. AL’Lean M. Davus
Citizen - Milwaukee
June 9, 2018
My family and I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family, friends, and fellow coworkers of Police Officer Charles G. Irvine, Jr. during this difficult time. May they find comfort and support from those around them. May happy moments from the past bring forth precious memories to cherish for a lifetime. May God help heal their aching hearts. Thank you for your service and may you rest in peace Police Officer Charles G. Irvine, Jr.
Gail M. Pabst
Aunt of fallen Detroit Police Officer Jennifer Fettig eow 2/16/2004
June 9, 2018
Officer Irvine, your picture makes you look about 15 years old. Law Enforcement lost you much too soon and at far too young an age, though, there is no good age at which to lose a Brother or Sister.
Thank you for your dedicated, though all too brief service.
God Bless and may you forever Rest in peace, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
June 9, 2018
May he rest in eternal peace.
Eric La Shomb
June 9, 2018
So saddened to hear the news.
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
June 9, 2018
Condolences and prayers to Officer Irvine's family, his friends, and his family at the Milwaukee Police Department.
“Blessed are the Peacemakers, for theyvwill he called the children of God.” - Matthew 5:9
LT. Scott Fees (Ret.)
Edmond, OK Police Department
June 9, 2018
Rest easy Brother. Prayers for family, friends and coworkers.
Career Officer (Ret.) Victor Agosto
Chesterfield County Police (Va.)
June 9, 2018
rest in peace ofc Charlie
may the lord grant you peace and happiness and watch over your brothers and sisters of Milwaukee police force.....
rest now Charlie you was an young child whom wanted to be the protector of others
timothy martinez.....racine,wi...citizen
citizen
June 9, 2018
May the good lord welcome you with open arms, for you have done your job well.
Douglas Maykowski
Fraternal Order Of Police Central Macomb Lodge #187 Macomb County Mich
June 9, 2018
Rest in Peace Officer Irvine. Thank you for your Service. My prayers for your Family and Co-Workers.
Deputy Terri Albright, #668
DuPage County Sheriff's Office
June 9, 2018
Thank you for being a hero
Sandy Jackson
June 9, 2018
RIP young Warrior Brother!! Job well done!!!
Sgt. Dru Summey
Cleburne, Texas Police Department
June 9, 2018
The silence, now, is deafening
where once his laughter fell.
The beat is empty of the one
who knew its streets so well.
The squad room has a vacancy
no one else can occupy.
and so we stand, salute and grieve
again we say 'good-bye'.
Bruce Waldo
Los Angeles County Sheriff's, retired
June 9, 2018
Rest In Peace brother in blue. Let’s all pray for his and the his police department family’s
Chief of Police James Pate
Binger Oklahoma
June 9, 2018
Thank you for your brave service. RIP, you man.
1st Lt. Stephen Joy#980 (Retired)
Prince George's County Police Department
June 9, 2018
The National Police Wives Association would like to extend their heartfelt prayers to the family of Officer Irvine and the Milwaukee Police Department during this time. Thank you, Officer Irvine, for your service.
Administration
National Police Wives Association
June 9, 2018
Rest in peace Brother....My thoughts are with your family, friends, and the members of the MPD during this most difficult and tragic time......
Lt. Joseph Ward, Ret
Jackson, NJ PD
June 9, 2018
Avenue of the 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
Officer, Jim Weaver Retired
LAPD
June 9, 2018
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