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Officer Down
A fellow Chicago Police Officer was fatally shot this afternoon in the parking lot of the Targeted Response and Gang Enforcement Unit’s facility, located on the 6100 block of South Racine Avenue, after finishing his tour of duty.
Responding Officers were able to engage and wound the offender before taking him into custody.
Tragically, the officer succumbed to his injuries.
We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to the officer, his family, friends, and colleagues.
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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
RIP my Brother in Blue.
Posted on July 07, 2010 at 07:50 PM CDT #