Rocky Mount Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, June 23, 2018
Reflections for Senior Police Officer Christopher James Driver
"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 25, 2018
Final Salute Senior Officer Driver. Thank you for your service. You are a hero. Rest peacefully in the presence of God. We are praying for the family and fellow officers.
Former Patrol Sergeant
Johnny Allison
Wylie TX Police Dept
June 25, 2018
Officer Driver, my condolence goes to your wife for having lost you so early in your married life. God will take care of her and He will hold you in His loving arms. Rest in peace, good and faithful servant. May our Lord immerse both of you in His Divine Mercy.
Jess Espinosa
Civilian
June 25, 2018
Rest In Peace...
Retired Detective Ed Falkowski
Syracuse Police Dept, NY
June 25, 2018
We got it from here brother. Rest in peace. Prayers for your family.
Sgt. B. Opitz
Apex P.D.
June 25, 2018
Deepest Sympathy to the family of Sr. Police Officer Christopher Driver and tithe Brothers and Sisters of the Rocky Mount Police Department,North Carolina. May God welcome him to his Mansion of many rooms and assign him to the Gates of Heaven.
Chaplain Terry L. Longacre (Ret.Manor Tw
Red RoseLodge FOP#16Lancaster Co. Pa.
June 25, 2018
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 25, 2018
REST-IN-PEACE My Brother in Arms
Anrae Godley-Cooper
U.S. Army Military Police
June 25, 2018
Thank for your service. No man has greater Love than to lay down his life for his friends. Prayers for your family and friends
Detention Officer C Dawson
Curry county Detention Center
June 25, 2018
I am sorry for your loss to the Family, Fellow Officers, and Friends. I will keep all of you in my prayers. RIP.
Frank J. Corasaniti II, Ret. Fire Lt., Baltimore City Fire Department.
June 25, 2018
Rest in peace Officer Driver. My sincere condolences to your spouse and to your department. God speed as you now patrol the streets of gold. Your ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.
TERRY F. ZECH OFC (RET)
VETERAN AFFAIRS POLICE DEPT, DETROIT MICHIGAN
June 25, 2018
RIP BROTHER WE HAVE IT FROM HERE!!
Stephen Bruet PPO
NCDPS
June 24, 2018
We send out our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Senior Officer Driver. May the healing Grace of God be your strength during this difficult time.
Chaplain James Gysel
Calhoun County MI Sheriff's Office
June 24, 2018
Your state is deeply indebted to you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your service and god bless you.
Sgt. Christopher Brannan
Prince George’s County Department of Corrections
June 24, 2018
RIP, Senior Officer Driver. Praying for you and your loved ones.
Officer C Curione
Rochester Police Department, NY
June 24, 2018
Thank you for your service. RIP.
Sergeant Brian J. Wills II
Oswego County Sheriff's Office
June 24, 2018
Rest with God Officer Driver. Your dedicated service and tragic loss of your life will not be forgotten. Prayers for your family during this time in their lives.
retired police officer Bob Lester
Midland Texas Police Department
June 24, 2018
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to your family and friends. May God comfort and strengthen them all.
Darlene Newton
Friend of the Story County Sheriff's Office
June 24, 2018
Rest In Peace brother. May the Lord bless and comfort your family today and forever.
Deputy Sheriff (Ret.) Edward E. Collins
Lane County Sheriff’s Office
June 24, 2018
Requiescat in Pacem
Police Officer Mike O'Connor
Branford CT PD
June 24, 2018
Rest in peace, Officer Driver. You deserve your divine reward.
May God comfort your family, friends, and fellow officers at this difficult time.
God bless and protect the Thin Blue Line that protects us all.
Private Citizen Kathryn Felts
Mother of & Family Member of Law Enforcement
June 24, 2018
Rest easy brother
Deputy D Davis
Ventura County Sheriffs Office
June 24, 2018
On behalf of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, we send our deepest sympathies and condolences. R.I.P. Senior Police Officer Driver, may God bless you and keep you. May God comfort your family and friends and all our brothers and sisters with the Rocky Mount Police Department. May God wrap you in his loving arms and grant your family and friends strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers my brother, and please know that you and your service will never be forgotten. " Fidelis Ad Mortem " my brother, we have the watch from here.
Corporal James E. Barth
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard, Tampa, Fla.
June 24, 2018
Thank you for your service.
Dmytro Goloborodko
June 24, 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 24, 2018
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