Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

THE LAST ROLL CALL ...

The Deputy 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, OFFICER. HOW SHALL I DEAL WITH YOU? HAVE YOU ALWAYS TURNED THE OTHER CHEEK? TO MY TEACHINGS HAVE YOU BEEN TRUE?"

The Deputy 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 piled up real steep. And I never passed a cry for help, though times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept many 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 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 Deputy waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.

"BE NOT AFRAID, TERRY, YOU'VE LEARNED YOUR LESSONS WELL. YOU'VE EARNED A PLACE OF HONOR HERE; YOU'VE DONE YOUR TIME IN HELL. "
(Author Unknown)

Anonymous

Terry, it's been over 20 years since that night you left for work and never returned. The world as I knew it changed forever. The children are grown now and have children of their own that you never got to know. There wasn't one event or celebration in their lives that I didn't wish you were there with us. It was difficult for all of us without you. We had to move forward with our lives but it wasn't our choice to go without you. We have felt you with us many times and I am grateful for all you tried to do for us. We spent our youth together, and I miss you.
I know I will see you again.
Love, Me

Anonymous