Jefferson County Corrections Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Sunday, January 26, 1986
Reflections for Correctional Officer Michael R. Green
Rest in peace Correctional Officer Green.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
May 8, 2020
Thank you and god bless you for your service and sacrifice.
The Corrections Officer stood and faced his God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, officer. How shall I deal with You?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To my Church have you been true?"
The officer squared his shoulders and said,
"No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Cause those of us who carry badges can't always be a saint.
But I never took a penny that wasn't mine to keep,
Though I worked a lot of overtime when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God forgive me, I 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've 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 officer waited quietly for the answer of his God.
"Step forward now, Corrections Officer, you've borne your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's Streets. You've done your time in Hell."
Officer
Louisville Metro Corrections
November 22, 2012
Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never dimishes respect, and your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for the solace of all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. Your family is in my heat's embrace today, especially your daughter Amber..
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 26, 2012
Thank you for your service to this country and the citizens of Jefferson county/Louisville Metro. Rest in peace brother.
Officer
Louisville metro corrections
October 1, 2011
This is my father. If anyone knew him, I was told he kept a picture of me on his desk. My godmother Teresa worked with him and that is how she became my godmother. I was just about a month old when he passed. I have heard nothing but good things about him and wish he were here with me. If anyone wants to tell me anything about him please feel free to contact me. Rest in peace Daddy
Amber Green
Daughter
April 1, 2010
YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE
Pat Van Den Berghe
Neighbors for a Better Manchester, NH
January 22, 2008
We honor you for your service to your community and society as a whole. May the Lord bless and keep your family.
Wife of a Police Officer
July 5, 2006
RIP borther.
Officer/L.M.C.D.
Louisville Metro Corrections Department./J.C.C.D.
May 22, 2005
Rest in Peace fellow Brother!
May God Bless You and your loved ones!
Officer Whitmire, J.D.
City Of Arcade Police Dept. GA.
August 1, 2004
Rest in peace sir. Thank you for your service.
Shannon
concerned citizen
April 24, 2004
Accident or no accident, you're still a hero. Thank you for your sacrifice........Rest in peace.......
Anonymous
November 4, 2003
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