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A poem written in memory of fallen Houston Police Officer, Rodney Johnson, and penned as a tribute to all of our peace officers who have given their lives, in the line of duty, for the sake of our safety and freedom.
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Upon the Lord’s hallowed and glorious ground
Resides a location where heroes are found
Each servant, an angel, who answered his call
To make the world safer for one and for all
These servants were special, dedicated and strong
Assisting our region to right worldly wrong
Their tasks were uncertain; their struggles were grand
But, each helped our nation by taking a stand.
These servants were given a predestined goal
To protect the interests of each earthen soul
While upholding peace and the laws of the land
As sent forth from Heaven by God’s own command
Each knew that their mission held peril and grief
From which there would often be little relief
And still, they trudged forward; one purpose in mind
To make this day better than each left behind.
Within the Lord’s hallowed and glorious home
Resides a location where true heroes roam
Each servant, an angel, who answered his call
Defending our freedom by taking a fall
These servants were special, committed and brave
And their sense of honor lives beyond the grave
To this world, they were brothers and God’s chosen few
Yet, their selfless acts prove they were angels in blue.
© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection
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| Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen |
9/23/2006 |
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Beautiful tribute Jill, thank you for sharing this officers memory with us
God Bless
Michelle~ |
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| Reviewed by Susan de Vegter |
9/23/2006 |
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I have respect for all the servants of man who lay their lives on the line unselfishly every minute of everday. They help me and my family sleep better at night. When they are killed in the line of duty our hearts are heavier and we grieve as though they were part of our families too. Thank you for this wonderful tribute.
Susan |
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| Reviewed by Ronald Hull |
9/23/2006 |
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Thank goodness Houston isn't Baghdad. Beautiful tribute, Jill. I remember when one of our TSU force, Lt. Kuykandahl, was shot in the head while off-duty entering the Eastex in his car.
Ron |
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| Reviewed by George Carroll |
9/23/2006 |
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| A beautiful tribute to those who give up their lives defending us. |
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| Reviewed by Felix Perry |
9/23/2006 |
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A fantastic tribute to a group of people world wide who only get noticed when one dies in service or a black sheep surfaces. Well said my young friend.
Fee |
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| Reviewed by Lew Duffey |
9/23/2006 |
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Let us not forget those who protect as we pray.
Well done. A beautiful piece.
God Bless,
LEw |
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| Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado |
9/23/2006 |
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Jill~
A Beautifully moving tribute to a fallen hero; God bless his family, and all families of those who proudly serve our police force! BRAVO!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Burleson, Karen Lynn. :( >tears! < |
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| Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner |
9/23/2006 |
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A fitting, beautifully moving tribute done in inimitable grace of poetry, Jill; well done!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
God bless our police officers and thier families. |
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