Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Reflections for Police Officer Jermaine Thomas Brown
"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."
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Sergeant Chad Miner
Powell Police department
Powell, Wyoming
December 17, 2018
Rest in peace brother. Thank you for your service and dedication.
Cpl. M. Davis #2614
Prince George's County Police Department
December 17, 2018
Rest In Peace brother.
Corporal (Retired) Glenn Elliott
Temple Police Department--Temple,Tx
December 17, 2018
Thank you for your service. Prayers for your Family and your Department.
Sergeant Monica Veney
Baltimore City Police Department
December 16, 2018
Every morning I go to my knees. During that time I pray Psalm 91 over all LEO’s and this prayer also:
“Lord, Be with all law enforcement officers. Keep them safe and free from harm. They are Your soldiers on the front line of the battle against evil. If one should fall this day - wrap their family in your loving arms. Surround them with Your angels, loving family, friends, neighbors and caring people to comfort them. Ease their pain. Help them to mourn well. In Jesus' name and for Your Glory, Amen.”
I know that God sends those angels to watch over our officers, sometimes to protect them and sometimes to whisk our officers into His presence.
Feel His presence as God answers the prayers of many who have fallen to their knees on your behalf. Since the day of my son's death, I have carried every law enforcement officer and their family in my heart.
I have lifted your family to God every morning for over seven years. I pray that Jermaine's life and death will bring glory to God.
Trust those prayers. God is with you; He knows and will ease your pain.
Our faith helps us to see beyond the grave.
Pamela Hotsinpiller
Mother of
Deputy United States Marshal
Derek W. Hotsinpiller
EOW 2-16-2011
December 16, 2018
Rest in peace brother, we'll take it from here. Thank you for your service, you will not be forgotten. God bless the family, friends, and co-workers of Officer Brown during this time of tragic and sudden loss.
Deputy Donnie Meaders (retired)
Okfuskee County Sheriff's Office (OK)
December 16, 2018
R.I.P. Brother Brown!!! THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!
Nebraska Police Officer
December 15, 2018
Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire law enforcement family, but especially to your personal family. You are a hero that made the ultimate sacrifice, you will never be forgotten.
Sergeant Jose Figueroa
Miami-Dade Police Department
December 15, 2018
Thank you Officer Brown or your service and for paying the ultimate sacrifice for the fine folks in the great state of Florida. You are a true AMERICAN HERO !!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends and co-workers. May you forever, rest in peace, my brother.
HEROES NEVER DIE...
Sergeant Mitchell G. Cheselka (Retired)
Orange County Sheriff, California
Polk County Sheriff, Oregon
December 15, 2018
Officer Brown, So sorry to hear about your LODD, which resulted in you making the “Ultimate Sacrifice.” May GOD bless your soul eternally and bless and protect your family (Blood & Blue). You will be missed but not forgotten. Rest In Peace Brother!!!
Sgt. (Ret) Steve Davis
Maricopa County S.O.
December 15, 2018
Rest In Peace brother and prayers to family.
Captain Ray Waters
Pitt County Sheriff Office, NC
December 15, 2018
This is a shock to me, because we go way back to our teenage years in Miami-Dade Police Explorers, in the Cutler Ridge!. We both wanted to be Police Officers and we both did it! Thank you for your service.
Ofc. John B. Vigilant (Retired)
Law Enforcement Agency's in Miami, FL, Life-long Friend
December 14, 2018
Rest in peace my brother. You are missed!
OFC. Courtney Morley
US Department of Justice/Fci miami
December 14, 2018
Rest in Peace Brother.
Bronco Pride.
Sergeant Greg Luge
Seminole County Sheriff"s Office
December 14, 2018
Your service will always be recognized...Enjoy your new journey to Heaven brother
Officer Mark Vail PD Evanston, Illinois
December 14, 2018
God Speed, Brother.
Sergeant Kevin Murphy
Union PD, NJ
December 14, 2018
On behalf of Moms Back the Blue of the St. Louis County Police Family Association, we offer
our heartfelt condolences to the family (blood and blue) and friends of Officer Brown.
We will be forever indebted to you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
Always Honored; Never Forgotten
Proud Moms from
Moms Back the Blue of the
St. Louis County Police Family Association
December 14, 2018
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Entire family of Officer Jermaine Brown, especially his wife and their three beautiful children. May God provide peace and love to the Brown family, and may Jermaine's soul forever rest in peace in Heaven.
First Sergeant Thomas M. Webb, Retired
New York State Police - Troop D
December 14, 2018
Thank you for your service sir, GOD BLESS.
Mrs. C. Singleton
Concern Citizen Of South Carolina
December 14, 2018
My brother in blue thanks for your service!
Officer Jackson A. Jackson
EPPD
December 14, 2018
Rest in peace brother! We have the watch from here. May God Bless your Family and Friends.
LT. A. Orozco
ADOT/ECD
December 14, 2018
Thank you for your dedication and service. We pray for your family that our God will give the family the peace and serenity in this time of mourning. May you RIP brother we got it from here on. I grew up and lived in Miami and served as a Police Officer until September 2001 when we moved. It is still my hometown and Love that city forever.
Deputy Marlene Freebern
Seminole County Sheriffs Office
December 14, 2018
Blessings, love and prayers for your family; and thank you, Police Officer Jermaine Brown, for your service. We will miss you here. Peace be with you now.
Kim Durham
Davis Police Department - Daughter
December 14, 2018
Prayers and condolences for family and friends.
Rest in peace Officer Jermaine Brown .
Sgt. Randy Keenan ~ Retired
City of Alameda, CA Police Department
December 14, 2018
Very sorry to hear the news... Rest in peace. My thoughts are extended to family, friends and fellow officers.
Reserve Officer G. Krystof
Los Angeles Police Department
December 14, 2018
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