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MikeH1
09-16-2011, 3:07 PM
found this while looking around on Milwaukee PD's website, thought I'd share it

***The Final Inspection***

The policeman stood and faced 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 time 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 a silence all around the throne Where the saints had often trod. As the policeman waited quietly,
For the judgement of his god.

"Step forward now, policeman,
You've born your burdens well.
Come walk a beat on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in hell.

Rogue187
09-16-2011, 9:16 PM
Thank you..

MrExel17
09-16-2011, 10:47 PM
Niice, thank you for all your hard work out there and be safe!

Bobby Ricigliano
09-17-2011, 1:14 AM
Oldie but a goodie

Gnome
09-17-2011, 1:50 AM
Niice, thank you for all your hard work out there and be safe!

No, thank you for the kind words. The attitude of some of the members on this forum can wear on you sometime. I can tell you that no cop does this job for the kudos or pats on the back, but the occasional "Thank You" is greatly appreciated.

Jonathan Doe
09-17-2011, 6:35 AM
I have seen someting similar as this story about a Marine, also. It doesn't matter if you are a Marine or an LEO. We just do our job and not looking for a glory. I just passed my 25th anniversary a week ago. Looking at 3 1/2 years more.

When I retire, no one will remember me anymore, but I can say I did my job.